Last Updated on Março 25, 2018

On November 2, 2016, The Canadian immigration authorities have the 23 ^th   round of invitations under Input Express in 2016 and 46 ^th  in total since the establishment of the system. They invited 2,080 applicants to apply for permanent residency, this is the first time that a greater number of 2,000 invitations have been issued in a single draw. The lowest score on the Global Ranking System was 472, down from the previous draw. In 2016, it is the 21 ^th  edition in the  entrance Express system  where the score SCG lowest was in the 500.

Express Entry is an immigration system put in place by the Canadian immigration authorities (“CIC”) on January 1, 2015, which manages the demands of skilled workers under the federal economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Provincial Nominee Program.

Stakeholders expect to see future CGS scores well below 500 this year to allow Canadian authorities to meet their target annual immigration levels in 2016.

You can read our 2015 Express Entry End Report  here .

What does this mean for employers

Employers are encouraged to use Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) or nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program to ensure the long-term retention of their employees.

We offer Canadian employers unparalleled services in the areas of immigration law and the recruitment of foreign nationals through our Global Recruiters branch in Montreal ( www.grnmontreal.com ). We are able to bring approved candidates to Canada as soon as possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada’s leading online immigration firms to meet their recruitment and immigration needs.

Interested employers seeking our help are welcome to contact us here  for more information. 

What it means for candidates

It is expected that the majority of applicants who will receive invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry system in 2016 will require an SCG score of less than 500 points, thus permitting permanent admission to Canada for many candidates. not having a job offer or an appointment from a provincial immigration plan. However, finding a validated job offer is highly recommended.

Find out if you qualify by completing our  free online assessment . We will contact you with your results in 1-2 business days.

Resources:

• Articles and news Immigration.ca  – A daily news source highlighting the latest developments in immigration, employment and the economy with comments from Colin Singer.
• At  Global Recruiters of Montreal , we are committed to developing long-term strategic alliances with businesses and candidates. We strictly adhere to our guiding principles of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.

Colin R. Singer is an immigration lawyer for www.immigration.ca and Director of Global Recruiters of Montreal. He is one of Canada’s most prominent immigration lawyers. Colin is internationally recognized as an experienced authority on Canadian immigration and recruitment abroad. In addition to being a human resources professional, he is a Canadian lawyer with the Quebec Bar for more than 25 years and is authorized by the Government of Canada in all immigration matters.   

Interested employers  : please contact us  here  to receive further information.

Interested candidates  : Find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada by completing our  free online assessment . You will get the results of your evaluation in 1 to 2 business days.

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