This Week in Immigration News - July 30 - August 5, 2021
Express Entry Draws
Two Express Entry Draws were held this past week.
Draw #199 took place on August 4, 2021, and issued 512 invitations to apply (ITAs) to qualifying individuals of the Provincial Nominee Program. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 760.
Draw #200, on August 5, 2021, issued 3000 invitations to apply (ITAs) to qualifying individuals of the Canadian Experience Class. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 404.
Press Releases
There weren’t any critical Press Releases this week.
Program Delivery Updates
On July 30, 2021, supplemental information was added to the Permanent Resident Pathways for Hong Kong Residents Program.
On August 5, 2021, the instructions for processing refugee resettlement applications during COVID were updated.
Border News
Remember that beginning August 9, 2021, fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents may enter Canada for non-discretionary travel.
The US border remains closed to Canadians.
