EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE*Disclaimer – this presentation is for the purposes of providing information with respect to the express entry immigration programme only. This presentation does not constitute legal advice and should you require further clarification or have questions with respect to your own particular situation, you should contact a lawyer or immigration specialist directly yourself.*

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What is Express Entry?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/ee-presentation-en.pdf

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/ee-factsheet-applicant-en.pdf

Comprehensive Ranking System

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

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Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-demand-express-entry/

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/AppGuide-NSNP-NSDEE-13Mar2015-English.pdf

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Candidate Draws to Date

1. January 31, 2015 – 886 points - 779 Skilled Workers - Natural and applied sciences, electrical and construction trades – valid job offer or PN

2. February 7, 2015 – 818 points – 779 places - valid job offer or PN3. February 20, 2015 – 808 points – 849 places - valid job offer or PN4. February 27, 2015 – 735 points – 1,187 places - valid job offer or PN5. March 20, 2015 – 481 points – 1,620 places – no valid job offer or PN

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“While the sharp decrease in minimum points required, as compared to previous draws, represents good news for all eligible candidates, it should be remembered that obtaining a qualifying job offer or provincial nomination remains the surest way of being issued an invitation to apply. Express Entry is a system that rewards proactive candidates,”

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Once an invitation to apply has been issued to a candidate, he or she has 60 days to file a complete application and all supporting documents. No extensions will be granted. Candidates who have been issued an invitation to apply are encouraged to submit their complete applications in good time to avoid disappointment, while those who have not yet been selected from the Express Entry pool are encouraged to gather these documents in advance.

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Express Entry is not an immigration program in itself, but rather a system used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to select candidates for immigration to Canada using the following economic immigration programs:•Federal Skilled Worker Program•Federal Skilled Trades Program•Canadian Experience Class•a portion of the Provincial Nominee Programs