Many people believe 2019's draws are highly unpredictable, but in terms of frequency, I'd say they show a clear pattern. I mean, there's almost a draw every two weeks (although it can be a FST draw). In January, there were three draws in a row, which was quickly offset by just one draw in February. Then, there was a 19-day gap between the 07/24 and 08/12 draws, followed by a draw on 08/20, making everything as good as a draw every two weeks again. This gives me the impression that after three years' trials, CIC has finally decided on a pattern it's most comfortable with. If my analysis is correct, there'll be a draw between 18th and 24th in December and 26 draws in 2019, exactly one draw every two weeks on average (365 days / 14 days = 26.07 draws). And then, three draws in January 2020 to offset the effect of Christmas/New Year. This also means if there isn't any substantial increase in the number of invitations for each draw, CRS is only gonna increase slowly and probably run above 472 for the whole year.
For people who still have the false hope that one day, CRS will go back to 465, well, it's time to wake up. This year, CIC has issued so much more invitations for provincial nominees and because other desirable immigration countries have largely tightened their controls on the number of immigrants, without a doubt there'll be more high-score applicants in the express entry pool. We must change the mindset; instead of praying, do something to do help. Max out your IELTS score, get an ECA for your spouse, give serious thoughts about application without spouse accompanying, try to get a provincial nomination, for those who can secure a study permit, go get a Canadian degree. And last but not least, it's time to learn some French.
For people who still have the false hope that one day, CRS will go back to 465, well, it's time to wake up. This year, CIC has issued so much more invitations for provincial nominees and because other desirable immigration countries have largely tightened their controls on the number of immigrants, without a doubt there'll be more high-score applicants in the express entry pool. We must change the mindset; instead of praying, do something to do help. Max out your IELTS score, get an ECA for your spouse, give serious thoughts about application without spouse accompanying, try to get a provincial nomination, for those who can secure a study permit, go get a Canadian degree. And last but not least, it's time to learn some French.
