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CEC Draw Resumes: 500 Score Threshold Ends 18-Month Wait

Discover why IRCC's CEC draw excluded thousands despite eligibility: the 500 CRS cutoff and February 16 tie-break date that created a two-tier system for applicants.

August 19, 2026 Azadeh Haidari-Garmash, RCIC 5 min read
CEC Draw Resumes: 500 Score Threshold Ends 18-Month Wait
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