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Ray of Hope - 163rd Draw - All Programs

kolkata2019

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Aug 19, 2019
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delhi
Results: Rounds of invitations
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #163 – September 16, 2020
No program specified

Number of invitations issued:
4,200Footnote*

Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,200th or above

Date and time of round: September 16, 2020 at 07:25:09 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 472

Tie-breaking rule: March 09, 2020 at 13:03:40 UTC

  • If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Footnotes
*
Candidates from all Express Entry programs were eligible for this round of invitations.
Hi

I know you generally share your prediction just before the draw but am waiting at 469 and looking at the pool table, I hope there is still a chance for me in the next few draws. Just wanted your opinion on whether am grossly wrong or I should wait for the next draw?
 

Babygal

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Jul 24, 2020
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Hi

I know you generally share your prediction just before the draw but am waiting at 469 and looking at the pool table, I hope there is still a chance for me in the next few draws. Just wanted your opinion on whether am grossly wrong or I should wait for the next draw?
It's possible the next draw might be FST though so brace yourself.
 

kolkata2019

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Aug 19, 2019
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delhi
I checked 2019 draws. When FST happens it's the second draw in a month. As in they alternate with FSW. But this was back to back. And in Jan they did 3 FSW. So any conclusion can be drawn from that?
 

Babygal

Full Member
Jul 24, 2020
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I checked 2019 draws. When FST happens it's the second draw in a month. As in they alternate with FSW. But this was back to back. And in Jan they did 3 FSW. So any conclusion can be drawn from that?
Well no one knows for sure. I am just saying that it *might* be, so you could prepare yourself. I also hope it isn't FST though.
 
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RyVenn

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Mar 4, 2020
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NOC Code......
0111
App. Filed.......
04-03-2020
Hi All

Is it true that a PNP application takes longer than a normal FSW EE application?
Also, how are the processing timelines looking as of late? I submitted my application on the 16th August - Still waiting for biometrics request.
 

Timbuktu_14

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Feb 5, 2020
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Hi All

Is it true that a PNP application takes longer than a normal FSW EE application?
Also, how are the processing timelines looking as of late? I submitted my application on the 16th August - Still waiting for biometrics request.
Nothing of such. It's the same process.
 
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siavasch

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Sep 18, 2020
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hi I have received ITA on 16th september. My passport will expire in june 2021. Should i renew my passport and fill in new information of my new passport before I apply or not?
thank you.
 

mona247

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Sep 26, 2018
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NOC Code......
6235
hi I have received ITA on 16th september. My passport will expire in june 2021. Should i renew my passport and fill in new information of my new passport before I apply or not?
thank you.
Your passport has more than 6 months of validity left as of today, you should complete the application and receive your AOR.

Once your COPR is approved and you receive your PPR email, you can raise a web form and let IRCC know the new passport number. (Depending on the timeline when you receive your PPR)

If you invest one month to renew the passport now, you might not be able to update the file since it freezes post the ITA? (the profile section)
Its best to carry on and receive AOR in my opinion with the current passport number.
 

anky2020

Newbie
Sep 18, 2020
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3100 applicants applied (above 472 score) in last 14 days; therefore, the next cutoff, which is after 21 days, will be around 473-4