Canada's Express Entry to get new digital platform with Expression of Interest system: What Indian applicats need to know

Canada is developing a new digital platform to manage Express Entry as part of a wider overhaul of its immigration technology, according to a report by Immigration Canada.

The first release of the new case management platform will include an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for Express Entry. IRCC has listed the rollout among its priorities for the coming year under its Digital Platform Modernization initiative.

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Express Entry among early priorities

The modernization programme aims to replace ageing technology, increase automation and make Canada’s immigration system more responsive to policy changes.

Express Entry is among the first programmes planned to move to the new technology. The new EOI system will form part of the platform being developed to manage the programme.

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What Indian applicants need to know

For Indian applicants, the announcement does not currently mean a change in Express Entry eligibility or the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

IRCC has not announced a new CRS, new eligibility requirements or a decision to replace the existing Express Entry system as part of the technology overhaul. There is also no specific launch date for the new EOI system.

Applicants should therefore continue to follow the existing Express Entry rules unless IRCC announces further changes.