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Total number of ITAs issued in 2017: 86,023
Total number of ITAs issued in 2018: 62,500

To catch up, there is a difference of approx. 24k. If done over 6 rounds, that is an average of 4k per round. Meanwhile, the plan of IRCC is to exceed 2017 levels.

I am not sure that they can afford to let the October 3 round go by.
Well done good analysis. this is the perfect example for Ray of hope thread !!!
 
i dont think there will be a draw today...prob till 10th
oh man, this kind of mindset restricted in this thread ;)
Everything is possible. Give others hope if you can or keep silence.
After all, this is just a ray of hope thread, be positive guys :)
 
It's 445 !!

Results: Rounds of invitations
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – October 3, 2018

No program specified

See full text of Ministerial Instruction

Number of invitations issued: 3,900Footnote*

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: October 3, 2018 at 11:20:04 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 445

Tie-breaking rule: October 2, 2018 at 04:02:11 UTC
 
Results: Rounds of invitations
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – October 3, 2018

No program specified

See full text of Ministerial Instruction

Number of invitations issued: 3,900Footnote *

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: October 3, 2018 at 11:20:04 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 445

Tie-breaking rule: October 2, 2018 at 04:02:11 UTC
 
Looking forward to a draw happening today! :) What time does the draw usually happen?

Normally after 11:00 UTC
Looking forward to a draw happening today! :) What time does the draw usually happen?

Total number of ITAs issued in 2017: 86,023
Total number of ITAs issued in 2018: 62,500

To catch up, there is a difference of approx. 24k. If done over 6 rounds, that is an average of 4k per round. Meanwhile, the plan of IRCC is to exceed 2017 levels.

I am not sure that they can afford to let the October 3 round go by.

That would seem to be a logical conclusion but for a couple of things:
There is more emphasis this year on process control and IRCC have the aim to reduce processing time so any shortfall in this years numbers could be made up by reducing the application backlog.
There was a marked reduction last year in application refusals if that trend has continued there would be less need for new ITAs.
 
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Cut-off increased 4 points even with a 2 week draw and 3900 draw size? What the hell is happening? :eek:
 
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