Since March 4, IRCC had been restricting draws to candidates from No-Program Specific. However, on July 8, Express Entry returned No-Program Specific draws for the first time in more than four months.

IRCC has limited most draws to candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as most of these candidates are in Canada, and the country has obligations to meet annual provincial allocations through PNPs.

Canada is still processing immigration applications for Express Entry despite COVID-19, but processing delays should be expected.

Check your eligibility here today.