Record Express Entry ITAs-1,05,779 until19 August! Is this the right time to apply for Canada PR?

Express Entry is the fastest pathway to get the Permanent Residence (PR) in Canada, if you are a skilled professional willing to settle in Canada. No surprise that every year thousands of individuals register their profile in EE system and a significant number of applicants get the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Canadian PR visa as well.

This year despite the row over the pandemic, the Canadian government has issued record number of express entry invitations until date.

Express Entry all set to create history this year

After the 19 August draw, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued massive 105,779 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa until date. Last year, at this point, only 65,750 ITAs issued by the IRCC.

This is a new Express Entry record set already by the IRCC, and we still have a good four month left in this calendar year. Considering the fact that the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is conducting four draws every month, this year, we may see at least 16 express Entry draws opening this year. It means, the Express Entry ITAs in 2021, may well pass the EE invitation target for this year, i.e. 108,500. If this happens, it will be a new record.

Easing immigration measures, opening borders

As nearly,75 percent of Canadians fully vaccinated and healthcare arrangements in the country are in much better shape, the government is taking steps to get things back to the normal. In last few months, the Canadian government has gradually been easing the measures taken earlier in view of the global pandemic.

Few weeks back, the PM office issued a statement saying that Canada may open borders to all fully vaccinated travellers in September 2021.Although, suspension on flights from India to Canada has been extended until 21 September, however, in view of the things getting gradually back to normal in both countries, we may soon see the same resuming.

Canadian immigration Plan

Canada’s immigration plan (2021-2023)is significant in many ways, despite the recent concern over the global pandemic. The government of Canada has an immigration plan to invite over one million new permanent residents in the country until 2021.

Hence, if you have plans to immigrate to Canada next year, this is the perfect time to start your application. The Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) application process takes around 6-12 months; hence, if you start your application now, you are likely to the approval of visa within the first half of next year.

How to start Canada PR application?

Well, the first step would be to assess your profile and check the eligibility for Federal Express Entry System. As a skilled worker applicant, you need to score minimum 67 points out of 100 under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category of EE system.

To confirm your eligibility and apply for Canadian PR visa this year, you may contact the trusted and most qualified Canadian Migration Expert at Visas Avenue.

You may call VA Canada migration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar