392 Express Entry candidates who have received provincial nominations have been invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the 153rd Express Entry draw on June 24th, 2020. 51 more invitations were issued in this draw than the last PNP-specific draw. The minimum CRS cut-off score for this draw was 696, down 47 points from the last Provincial Nominee-specific draw. Only candidates who have been nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program will receive invitations.
Draw Number: 153
Draw Date: June 24th, 2020
Number of Invitations Issued: 392
Minimum CRS: 696
Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program
Tie-breaking rule: April 23rd, 2020
Provincial Nominees Invited
In the 153rd Express Entry draw, the IRCC limited the draw to invite only candidates who have already received a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
This draw saw 392 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to PNP candidates with a CRS score of 696 points or higher. The CRS cut-off score has dropped 47 points since the last PNP-specific draw, and 51 more invitations have been issued.
Each province, with the exception of Quebec, operates several PNP streams. These streams are designed by the provinces to help meet their unique immigration goals, so the eligibility criteria and application procedures vary. However, PNPs are a popular option because they can be the fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
In spite of the continued uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, we are glad to see that the Canadian government is still holding Express Entry draws. Immigration plays an important role in Canada, and we hope to see these numbers continue to climb in the coming months.
