Canada Lowers Bar: Education-Draw Express Entry Opens Doors

Good news for those with qualifications! Canada had its first education-category Express Entry draw in over four months with a lower cut-off. This means more candidates with educational credentials are able to have the dream of receiving a permanent residency invitation.

What’s New

In this round, a total of around 2,500 ITAs were issued specifically under the education category.
For this education draw, the CRS cut-off was 462, which was lower than the 479 in the last draw.
To be eligible, candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before a specific cut-off date in July.

Why This Matters

Scoring-wise, the lower the cut-off, the more hopeful are these applicants-who earlier barely missed the mark when a more competitive scoring was in place.
Education-oriented draws further emphasize Canada’s focus on scholars, researchers, and professionals fluent in Canada who may contribute academically and economically.
With the increased category-specific draws (education, French-language ability, etc.), applicants will be able to strategize better how to time and optimize their profile.

What You Should Do

Ensure that you keep the profile in the Express Entry system up to date and optimized if you have strong educational qualifications.
Make sure you meet supporting document requirements and have them ready—these draws happen on a tight schedule.
Make sure you keep track of the next draws and cut-offs, so that the moment they will be aligning with your profile, you will have to act.

Take the First Step with Abhinav Immigration Services

These changes signify Canada starting several new channels for higher professionals. Abhinav Immigration Services can evaluate your eligibility, refine your CRS profile, prepare you for documents, and keep you on standby so that you will surely receive an ITA when the next round starts.