Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 3,500 new Invitations to Apply for permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry pool in a draw that took place on April 25. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for the draw was 441.

The Government of Canada implemented the 'tie-break' procedure for the latest draw to select candidates from the pool who submitted their profile on or after December 8, 2017, at 10:25:33 UTC. The tie-break rule prioritizes the profiles of Express Entry candidates who have been in the pool longer.

This means that all candidates in the pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score above 441, as well as those candidates with scores of 441 who submitted their profile before this time, received an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

The April 25 draw was not limited to any one program managed under the Express Entry system.

Individuals interested in entering the federal Express Entry pool need to first meet the eligibility criteria for one of the three immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system — the Federal Skilled Worker (FSWC), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Candidates are then assigned a CRS score based on various factors, such as education, work experience, language ability, and other criteria. The assigned CRS score determines a candidate's ranking in the pool. Candidates who receive an ITA can submit an application for Canadian permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Candidates interested in maximizing their potential in the Express Entry pool can increase their CRS scores in different ways. Visit our dedicated page to learn more about improving your profile and ranking in the Express Entry pool.

For more information on draws from the Express Entry pool that have taken place so far, consult this table.

For detailed analysis of the April 25 draw, please refer to this article on CICNews.com

Find out if you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool with our free assessment form.

Express Entry quick facts, from January 1, 2015 to April 25, 2018

• Launch date: January 1, 2015
• First draw from the pool: March 14, 2015
• Most recent draw from the pool: April 25, 2018
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC): 199 (May 26, 2017)
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC): 413 (May 31, 2017)
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 413 (May 31, 2017)
• Largest number of invitations to apply issued in any one draw: 3,923 (April 12, 2017)
• Fewest invitations to apply issued in any one draw: 143 (May 26, 2017. Note: This draw invited candidates with a provincial nomination only.)
• Largest decrease in CRS points required between two consecutive draws: 273 (from May 22, 2015 to June 12, 2015 draws)
• Smallest decrease in CRS points required between two consecutive draws: 0 (on three occasions)
• Longest gap between dates of two consecutive draws: 35 days (from April 17, 2015 to May 22, 2015 draws)
• Shortest gap between dates of two consecutive draws: 5 days (from May 26 to May 31, 2017)
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2015: 31,063
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2016: 33,782
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2017: 86,023
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2018: 24,500
• Total number of ITAs issued since the system was launched: 175,368

Draws From The Express Entry Pool (Updated)

Express Entry Draws: 2018

Express Entry Draws: 2017

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