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Posted on March 09 2021

Canada invites 671 PNP candidates in latest EE draw

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By  Editor
Updated January 12 2024

In the latest round of invitations held under the Express Entry system, another 671 Canada immigration hopefuls have received invitations on March 8, 2021.

As the draw specifically targeted provincial nominees that had secured a nomination through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [PNP], the minimum ranking score required – as per the Comprehensive Ranking System [CRS] – was on the higher side, that is, CRS 739.

A PNP nomination automatically adds 600 ‘additional’ CRS points, thereby significantly improving the ranking of the candidate in the Express Entry pool. For example, if an Express Entry candidate has a CRS 87 based on their human capital factors [such as age, education, work experience etc.], a PNP nomination will take them to CRS 687 [87 human capital factors score + 600 PNP nomination = 687 in total].

An Overview of Express Entry Draw #177
Date and Time of round March 08, 2021 at 13:53:21 UTC
Number of invitations issued 671
Candidate invited from Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]
Minimum CRS cut-off CRS 739
Tie-breaking rule applied February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC  
Invitations issued by date [March 8] 18,700 [in 2020] | 38,657 [in 2021]

Only candidates with a provincial nomination were eligible for the latest federal Express Entry draw.

Canada’s PNP allows provincial and territorial [PT] governments to nominate individuals – that they find to have the most potential for thriving within their province/territory –for Canadian PR.

Acquiring Candian permanent residence through the PNP of Canada is a 2-step process. The first part of the process is that of securing a PNP nomination. The second part involves applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] for permanent residence in Canada.

There are almost 80 immigration pathways available under the PNP, many linked with the federal Express Entry system.

Provincial PNP streams linked with the federal Express Entry System 
PNP Program Province Pathway
AINP Alberta Alberta Express Entry Stream
BC PNP British Columbia Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker
Express Entry BC – Healthcare Professional
Express Entry BC – International Graduate
Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate
MPNP Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas – Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
NB PNP New Brunswick New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream
NL PNP Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker
NS NP Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
OINP Ontario Skilled Trades Stream [Express Entry]
Human Capital Priorities Stream [Express Entry]
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream [Express Entry]
PEI PNP Prince Edward Island Express Entry stream
SINP Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
NT NP Northwest Territories Employer-Driven: Express Entry
YNP Yukon Express Entry

Fetching an Express Entry candidate 600 additional points towards their CRS score, a PNP nomination is a guarantee of that individual being invited by IRCC.

Applying for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry system is by invitation only.

Atie-breaking ruleof February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC was applied by IRCC in the latest Express Entry draw.

Applicable to profiles that have the minimum required ranking score, the tie-breaking rule gives precedence to Express Entry profiles created earlier as compared to those created at a later date.

Of the total 401,000 newcomers to be welcomed by Canada in 2021, a majority – that is, 108,500 – will be through the Express Entry system. Another 80,800 will gain their Canadian permanent residence through the PNP route.

How many will Canada accept through the Express Entry system in 2021-23?
Year Targeted admissions
2021 108,500
2022 110,500
2023 113,750

Canada remains the most-accepting country for a migrant.

Express Entry Draws in 2021   Total draws so far: 7 ITAs issued so far: 38,657  
Sl. No. Draw No. Invited Date of Draw Time of Draw CRS cut-off ITAs issued Tie-breaking rule applied For details
1 #171 PNP January 6, 2021 14:39:02 UTC CRS 813 250 November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2021
2 #172 CEC January 7, 2021 14:15:32 UTC CRS 461 4,750 September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC Express Entry: 4,750 invited with Canadian experience
3 #173 PNP January 20, 2021 14:13:12 UTC CRS 741 374 September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC Express Entry: 374 invited with a PNP nomination
4 #174 CEC January 21, 2021 14:22:20 UTC CRS 454 4,626 July 23, 2020 at 17:32:00 UTC Canada holds second Express Entry draw within 2 days
5 #175 PNP February 10, 2021 14:31:18 UTC CRS 720 654 August 14, 2020 at 06:51:00 UTC Express Entry: 654 PNP candidates invited in the latest draw
6 #176 CEC February 13, 2021 11:56:56 UTC CRS 75 27,332 September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC Express Entry: A historic 27,332 invited in a single draw
7 #177 PNP March 08, 2021 13:53:21 UTC CRS 739 671 February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC   --

Note. PNP: Provincial Nominee Program, CEC: Canadian Experience Class [CEC]

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