93% of Express Entry pool growth in 501-600 CRS range
REVEALED: The 501-600 surge that is choking Canada’s Express Entry system
Canada’s Express Entry pool is being swamped by elite candidates.
New data exposes a stunning trend. Between April 26 and May 24, the pool grew by 4,395 profiles.
But here is the shocking truth. A full 93% of that growth came from just one score bracket.
The 501-600 range absorbed 4,085 new candidates.
This is a crisis point for ordinary applicants.
The elite takeover
These are not average immigrants. Scoring 501-600 requires near-perfect credentials.
Most hold provincial nominations worth 600 points. Others boast PhDs, flawless language scores, and years of Canadian work experience.
They are jumping the queue.
And they are leaving thousands of skilled workers behind.
Candidates in the 400s now face impossible odds. Without a provincial nomination or a Canadian job offer, their invitations may never come.
IRCC remains silent on the cause.
Immigration lawyers suspect provinces are issuing more nominations than ever before. Others point to candidates already in Canada upgrading their qualifications.
The result is the same. The pool is top-heavy. The competition is brutal.
For anyone scoring below 500, the message is clear. Boost your score now, or watch your Canadian dream fade.
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