Express Entry Draw #159
August 6, 2020 — Federal Skilled Trades
Program Type
This was a category-based draw targeting candidates in specific occupations aligned with Canadian labour market needs.
What This Draw Means
In Draw #159, IRCC invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum CRS score required was 415.
Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this round had 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Once submitted, Express Entry applications are typically processed within 6 months.
A cutoff of 415 is considered low, making this draw accessible to a wide range of candidates in the Express Entry pool.
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