It has been a couple of months since the last express entry draw. Still, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start your application today. It takes a while to finalize all the paperwork for an express entry profile. Additionally, you could work on adding more skills to your profile while waiting for the next draw to start. There are tons of other reasons you should apply now despite the pause in draws. Here is a list from our side.
– Provincial Nominations
- Even without draws, your profile could be picked up by a province seeking ideal candidates. A nomination practically guarantees an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
- Provincial nominations are like golden tickets, boosting your CRS score by a massive 600 points.
- Every province and territory runs its own program, with streams aligned with Express Entry. Ontario alone issued over 15,000 invites in 2023, prioritizing healthcare and tech fields.
– Canada’s Growing Number for Immigrants
- Canada broke its records for immigrants in 2022 and the targets for the upcoming years are even higher. Given the number of immigrants expected next year and the years ahead, a temporary pause will actually help in lowering the scores to match the targets so this is actually an opportunity.
– Job Bank Advantage:
- Being in the pool unlocks access to the “Plus Account” on the Job Bank. This lets you find relevant jobs, potentially leading to an offer.
– Consultants Have More Time
During pauses consultants have more time to finalize their current cases, update the data they need for new files and spend more time taking call to help you understand the next time. Therefore, this is the golden opportunity for candidates to start the process easily with a fully-focused consultant.