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What is Canada Express Entry’s tie-breaking rule?
What is Canada Express Entry’s tie-breaking rule?
The tie-breaking rule in Canada’s Express Entry system is used to rank candidates who have the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. When multiple candidates have identical CRS scores, the tie-breaking rule comes into play to determine who is ranked higher.
How the Tie-Breaking Rule Works?
Submission Date and Time:
The tie-breaking rule prioritizes candidates based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profile to the pool.
The earlier you submitted your profile, the higher your ranking compared to others with the same CRS score.
Cut-off Date and Time:
When the tie-breaking rule is applied, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) specifies a cut-off date and time in the draw details.
Only candidates who submitted their profile before this cut-off date and time are eligible for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if they meet the CRS score threshold.
Example:
Suppose IRCC conducts a draw with the following details:
CRS score cut-off: 490
Tie-breaking rule cut-off date and time: July 10, 2024, at 12:00 UTC
Candidates with a CRS score of 491 or higher will automatically receive an ITA.
Among candidates with a CRS score of 490, only those who submitted their profile before July 10, 2024, at 12:00 UTC will receive an ITA.
Key Takeaways
Submitting your Express Entry profile as early as possible can give you an advantage in tie-breaking situations.
Regularly updating your profile with new information (e.g., improved language test results or updated work experience) will not change your original submission date, unless you withdraw your profile and submit a new one.
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