Another 3,200 Express Entry invitations were issued yesterday.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of the lowest-ranked candidate was 472 this round, one point higher than the previous draw on November 27. Ministerial instructions specified that Federal Skilled Trades candidates were eligible for invitations in this draw.
The Express Entry pool has been growing, with 134,635 candidates as of December 11—an increase of 787 candidates since the last count on November 23.
Candidates are given CRS points for skills likely to make them successful in Canada. Skills include education, work experience and language proficiency.
For reference, Express Entry draws present skilled foreign nationals an opportunity to fast-track their permanent residence.