Express Entry Improvements: Spring 2017

Settlement ISC Citizenship & Immigration

Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for key economic immigration programs, including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and a portion of the Provincial Nominee Program. On June 6, 2017, the new changes to Express Entry will be implemented. Until that time the Express Entry remains unchanged.

Below are the improvements according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada:

Before June 6, 2017 After June 6, 2017
No additional points for candidates with strong French language skills. Additional points for candidates with strong French language skills, with more additional points going to candidates who also have English language skills
No points for candidates with siblings in Canada Additional points for candidates with siblings in Canada
Job Bank registration required Job Bank registration voluntary

For more details please visit the Government of Canada’s website.