1,518 ITA’s Issued through Express Entry System in 12 October Draw
- October 13, 2016
- Posted by: visasabroad
- Category: Canada Visa

On October 12, Migration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued ITAs to 1,518 candidates through the Express Entry Pool System, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 484 points or higher.
Last time, the same number of ITAs were issued in a single draw in January, with 13, CRS scores of 453 or higher. The October 12 draw serves as an 18% increase in the number of ITAs issued compared to the previous draw on September 21. In the last draw, a total of 1,288 ITAs were issued to candidates with a CRS score of 483 or more.
Before that, a total of 1,000 ITAs were issued on September 7 to candidates with a CRS score of 491 or more.
The first draw of October sets the trend of a surge in the number of ITAs being issued to candidates. However, a slight deviation is noticed in the CRS point’s requirement, increasing to one point only.
Consequently, the first draw of October continues the trend of an increase in the number of ITAs being issued. Little change was seen in the CRS point’s requirement, which increased by only one point to 484.
All individuals who have received an ITA for Permanent Residence in the latest draw may now apply online for permanent residence to the federal government within 60 days. Following this, the government aims to process all received applications within six months.
In the PR applications, Principal applicants may also include their accompanying spouse or common-law partner, as well as any dependent children.