Express Entry

IRCC has initiated a stakeholder consultation process on a series of proposed reforms to Canada's Express Entry system and the federal skilled labour immigration programs (FSW, FST and CEC). What follows is a summary of what the government has presented to date. These proposals are subject to stakeholder feedback and have not yet been finalized. We are also unaware when these changes may be implemented.

Canada’s new Express Entry category-based draws for senior managers and researchers with Canadian experience may open the door for professionals who have long been disadvantaged by the system due to age. With the first draw already showing lower CRS scores, experienced executives and academics may now find new opportunities for permanent residence.