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Ray of Hope - 118th Draw

praveen22

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I dont want to get your hopes high but the CIC site is very slow now, does that mean anything ? Maybe a draw sooner :p ? Regards
 

SeniorStakes

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Guys, it's simple clear English!! What is the confusion about ???

Invitations — Period
2 Invitations may be issued under these Ministerial Instructions during the period beginning on May 15, 2019, and ending on May 16, 2019.
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Yes you are correct i am so frustrated that i could not post this clarification thanks for making that effort
Yes i thought the same, but since no draw yesterday, expect it after 2 weeks !
Thanks for sharing. I checked this link and it's for the FST draw which has already happened last week.

Correction to your "Invitation period" point, it's not "2 invitations", it's mentioned as point no. 2 (if you carefully see the serial number they're following 1, 2 and 3). They didn't put dot after these serial numbers which made you confused and you thought two round of invitations instead of 2 mentioned as serial number. Please review it again.

Anyways, let's see how CIC plans upcoming draws!
All,

1. What I pointed at was a "SAMPLE" ministerial instruction. It if of course not for the exact expected draw.
2. You all can check instructions for any draw in the last two years.
3. A two-day window is given by the Immigration minister to the ministry officials to conduct the draw. Officials may choose to do it on Wednesday or on Thursday.
4. The two-day window is given in all types of draws - be is FST, FSW or all in one.
5. I know it was point no. 2; I never said there will be two FST draws.
6. I am not underestimating anyone's English. We all cleared that exam :)

In summary, it is possible, not certain, that ministerial instructions have already been given yesterday, but the officials will act on it today and will conduct the draw today.

Hope it clarifies. Happy to answer any further questions.
 

keyur sharma

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The Conservatives are the ones who introduced the Express Entry system. They are not at all against immigration, just more in favor of programs and quotas that benefit Canada economically, i.e. fewer refugees and more well-educated workers. This might mean a lower ITA quota like back in 2015/2016, but the system will most likely remain in place in any case
I never said they will close the express entry but they will reduce ITA for sure
 
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13nitinsharma

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All,

1. What I pointed at was a "SAMPLE" ministerial instruction. It if of course not for the exact expected draw.
2. You all can check instructions for any draw in the last two years.
3. A two-day window is given by the Immigration minister to the ministry officials to conduct the draw. Officials may choose to do it on Wednesday or on Thursday.
4. The two-day window is given in all types of draws - be is FST, FSW or all in one.
5. I know it was point no. 2; I never said there will be two FST draws.
6. I am not underestimating anyone's English. We all cleared that exam :)

In summary, it is possible, not certain, that ministerial instructions have already been given yesterday, but the officials will act on it today and will conduct the draw today.

Hope it clarifies. Happy to answer any further questions.
I highly doubt that draw will happen today. It seems they must have planned for coming Wednesday. The only important fact is to see if they increase the number of ITA's whenever the draw happens (be it this week or Wednesday). More patience!
 

Eddiesol

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Mar 22, 2019
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The January draw was bad enough it caused a shoot in crs from 438 to 457
Now with 4 week gap idk what will happen now
2019 is the worst ee year so far
 

h2o_o2_co2

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Hello everyone! Newbie here, i was following this forum closely all day yesterday. I do have a healthy score; but there's always a sense of excitement when the date is nearing. Too bad there was no draw yesterday, but keeping my fingers crossed for the 29th (or even today ;) )

Good luck everyone!
 

sarak1812

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May 21, 2019
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The January draw was bad enough it caused a shoot in crs from 438 to 457
Now with 4 week gap idk what will happen now
2019 is the worst ee year so far
Yes that is my biggest fear if it goes from 450 to 469 with a 4 week gap there is no chance for even 450+ scores .. the minimum need would be 460 then which is a tough score for most of the decent applicants
 

Shishir Chandra Kumar

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13nitinsharma

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hey, I have a score of 459 do I hold any chance to get ITA or should I improve my scores? If I take it again, I'm pretty sure I can score higher.
Standing ovation to you my friend. I actually died twice, thrice again after reading your "so worried" post. Lol!!

You're fine my friend, please don't troll us. We're already exhausted since February. Lol!!