First Federal Express Entry Draw 2020 invited 3,400 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence
Canada is all set to welcome millions of new permanent residents through its various immigration programs during the new decade. Federal Express Entry Program is one of the most popular Canadian immigration programs that manage the applications of foreign skilled workers under three immigration programs – Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class. Canada has a target to admit a total of 85,800 new admissions through the three federal high-skilled programs this year, which is further slated to rise to 88,800 in 2021. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), a portion of which is also managed by the Express Entry system, is another major pathway to obtain Canadian permanent residence. The target for new admissions through PNPs is set to rise to 67,800 in ...