Completed Access to Information Requests

Request Number:
2A-2024-05353
August 2026
Summary:

This request is regarding Express Entry draws #264, #277, and #289 (Transport Occupations) and subsequent applications for permanent residence from those invited. We are submitting a request for access to all IRCC internal communications, emails, memos, directives, and instructional materials associated with the utilization of the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program for claiming Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points pursuant to section 26(1) of the current "Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system," specifically in relation to the Express Entry draws for Transport occupations, including draws #264, #277, and #289. A Certificate of Qualification can award an express entry applicant 25 or 50 points. Our request encompasses all relevant guidelines, discussions, and email correspondences related to the assessment of applications in which individuals have sought CRS points for completing MELT, asserting their possession of a certificate of qualification, in connection with the mentioned Transport occupations Express Entry draws. To narrow it down, you can include all emails, memos and guidance that include the words "MELT", "mandatory entry level training", or "Certificate of Qualification". It is requested that any personal information be redacted from the documents provided.

Disposition:
Disclosed in part
Pages:
107
Organization:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada