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Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #19 – October 23, 2015

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (October 23, 2015).

Ottawa, October 23, 2015

Chris Alexander
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System (October 23, 2015)
Determination — number of invitations

1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on October 23, 2015 and ending on October 24, 2015 is 1,502.
Required rank

(2) Foreign nationals who, on October 23, 2015 at 12:34:37 UTC, have been assigned a total of 489 points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014 and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.
 
Damn it!

purohit said:
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #19 – October 23, 2015

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (October 23, 2015).

Ottawa, October 23, 2015

Chris Alexander
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System (October 23, 2015)
Determination — number of invitations

1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on October 23, 2015 and ending on October 24, 2015 is 1,502.
Required rank

(2) Foreign nationals who, on October 23, 2015 at 12:34:37 UTC, have been assigned a total of 489 points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014 and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.
 
It seems that only few people with 489 and rest with 600+.

How can someone have high score 489.
 
av said:
It seems that only few people with 489 and rest with 600+.

How can someone have high score 489.

Canadian Masters and 2+ years of Canadian experience. Plus 3+ years of foreign work experience would be a 500+ score.
 
Can you guys tell me where you saw this official news? Sorry, I am new to this!
 
Disappointing! But at least the draws are continuing. Let's hope the next one happens quickly, preferably with lower scores :)
 
In all seriousness,

CONGRATULATIONS to all the people who received ITA!
All the best !!
 
How come the ministerial instructions says Chris Alexander as minister of citizenship and immigration?
 
Baljas said:
How come the ministerial instructions says Chris Alexander as minister of citizenship and immigration?

Mark Holland will take over once the new government gets sworn in next month.
 
Baljas said:
How come the ministerial instructions says Chris Alexander as minister of citizenship and immigration?

Because he is... until someone else is sworn in, he still is. Stephen Harper is still PM also. The Governor General has not transferred power. November 4th, that will happen.
 
Crap!!! Got my ielts increased points from 446 to 457 . Now they 489.. going crazy now... Don't know what to do I am already in restoration period
 
Appu1987 said:
Crap!!! Got my ielts increased points from 446 to 457 . Now they 489.. going crazy now... Don't know what to do I am already in restoration period

Why don't you apply to restore your status and change your status to visitor? At least that way you'll be able to remain in Canada legally.
 
Bahamas said:
Because he is... until someone else is sworn in, he still is. Stephen Harper is still PM also. The Governor General has not transferred power. November 4th, that will happen.

This, exactly.

Also, the Minister isn't sitting at a desk personally issuing & approving those instructions the day of each & every draw.

The "Ministerial instructions" were established right back at the start of the programme, & won't change overnight.