Express Entry changes

Date Announced:

April 28, 2022

Overview:

Canada will once again invite Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence this July.

Bill C-19 is now passing through the Senate and is on track to become law. It will give Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the authority to invite Express Entry candidates in the pool based on an economic goal, such as occupation, French-language ability, or education credential.

IRCC will be required to engage in a public consultation process to help them select which groups of Express Entry candidates will be invited in these types of draws. Further, IRCC must report annually to Parliament describing the economic goal that was sought in each instance.

Departments and Agencies:

Department of Finance | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Legislation and Regulations
  • Guidelines and rule changes
  • Immigration pathways and pilots

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants | International students | Prospective immigrants

    Keywords:

    Express Entry; Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.cicnews.com/2022/06/new-canadian-immigration-program-in-the-works-0626256.html#gs.3fg9kt
    https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-grow-our-economy-and-make-life-more-affordable.html

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