Express Entry rounds of invitation: No FSW Draw in 2022?

Express Entry rounds of invitation

No FSW Draw in 2022? | Backlogs will increase to 3 years

A recent internal IRCC memo was obtained through ATIP – which discloses that IRCC may delay the Express Entry draws in 2022 and the application processing times may increase to 3 years.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw today for provincial nominees only. They have stated internally that they do not expect any FSW or CEC draws to occur in the next six months.

Canada immigration 2022 – No FSW or CEC draws for next 6 months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stated internally that they do not expect any FSW or CEC draws to occur in the next six months. IRCC anticipates that when draws do resume, applicants will need a CRS score of at least 500 for the first six months of draws. They also anticipate that they will draw 50% fewer FSW and CEC applicants than expected to make room for applicants in other programs.November 24, 2021 internal IRCC Memo states that FSWC processing times are expected to rise to 36 months in 2022 and that the Federal High Skilled admissions target in upcomming years could be reduced by more than 50% due to the TRPR backlog and Afghan refugee resettlement.