CBU presentation

1. EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE
*Disclaimer – this presentation is for the purposes of providing information with respect to the express entry immigration
programme only. This presentation does not constitute legal advice and should you require further
clarification or have questions with respect to your own particular situation, you should contact a lawyer or immigration
specialist directly yourself.*

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EXPRESS ENTRY
What is Express Entry?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/ee-presentation-en.pdf
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/ee-factsheet-applicant-en.pdf
Comprehensive Ranking System
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

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EXPRESS ENTRY
Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-demand-express-en
try/
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/AppGuide-NSNP-NSDE
E-13Mar2015-English.pdf

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EXPRESS ENTRY
Candidate Draws to Date
1. January 31, 2015 – 886 points - 779 Skilled Workers - Natural and applied
sciences, electrical and construction trades – valid job offer or PN
2. February 7, 2015 – 818 points – 779 places - valid job offer or PN
3. February 20, 2015 – 808 points – 849 places - valid job offer or PN
4. February 27, 2015 – 735 points – 1,187 places - valid job offer or PN
5. March 20, 2015 – 481 points – 1,620 places – no valid job offer or PN

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EXPRESS ENTRY

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EXPRESS ENTRY
“While the sharp decrease in minimum points required, as compared to previous draws, represents good
news for all eligible candidates, it should be remembered that obtaining a qualifying job offer or provincial
nomination remains the surest way of being issued an invitation to apply. Express Entry is a system that
rewards proactive candidates,”

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EXPRESS ENTRY
Once an invitation to apply has been issued to a candidate, he or she has 60 days
to file a complete application and all supporting documents. No extensions will be
granted. Candidates who have been issued an invitation to apply are encouraged
to submit their complete applications in good time to avoid disappointment, while
those who have not yet been selected from the Express Entry pool are encouraged
to gather these documents in advance.

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EXPRESS ENTRY
Express Entry is not an immigration program in itself, but rather a
system used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to
select candidates for immigration to Canada using the following
economic immigration programs:
•Federal Skilled Worker Program
•Federal Skilled Trades Program
•Canadian Experience Class
•a portion of the Provincial Nominee Programs