Over the past few days, IRCC has conducted three Express Entry draws, inviting different categories of candidates:
October 7: Applicants who received provincial nominations linked to an Express Entry profile were invited. This means these candidates fall under the category of skilled workers. A total of 1,613 people were invited.
October 9: 500 skilled workers with Canadian work experience were invited, with a minimum score of 539. My observations: the score is overly high, and the number of invitations is just a small fraction of the total candidates registered in the Canadian Experience Class program. This draw seems like a formal step to create the appearance of activity.
October 10: 1,000 Francophone candidates with a score of 444 were invited. It’s worth noting that Canada is clearly prioritizing Francophone immigration. Two years ago, the government announced its goal to have 20% of the population made up of Francophones. Back then, this seemed utopian, but today, with temporary residents being encouraged to learn French for permanent residency, such ambitious plans might actually become reality. In a situation where people have few other options, many will likely agree to learn French to stay in the country.
These draws highlight clear priorities of the Canadian government in immigration, including support for Francophone candidates and those with ties to Canadian provinces. Even if you’re not involved in these specific draws, it’s beneficial to monitor the trends, as it helps to understand the direction things are headed.
