Many of you guys don't sound very optimistic which I find very sad. I think last years draw pattern made everyone too hopeful regarding their chance and that is why we are now seeing not so hopeful posts from many of you. However, I believe in numbers and they never lie and they help me keep my hopes up.
You know last year in first 6 months 51305 nos of ITAs were issued and only 34738 ITAs in the last 6 months, this year however it will be the opposite or there will be a more balanced approach. This year up until now 31500 ITAs has been issued and there are 7 more months left so that makes me belive that more ITAs will be issued in the later part of the year and that will bring the score down. Now how low it will go I don't know but surely it will not stay in 440 for much longer. The admission target set by the Canada Govt is more now than the last year and will be more in 2019 compared to his year, so surely I don't see any reason for them to slow down. Stop worrying about it too much, stop over thinking and putting pressure on yourself.
I completely agree with you!
Guys/ ladies... let’s keep our hope alive.

If we consider the following facts/ numbers, we may have chances to receive ITA this year:
1- Last year, as
@special3220 mentioned, they issued lot of ITAs at the first semester. Between February and May, the number of ITAs issued per draw fluctuated between 3,600-3,923. The second semester, they slowed down and during last trimester the ITAs per draw were reduced between 2,000 and 2,801.
This year, 4 draws with 3,000 and 4 with 3,500.
2- The goal for 2018 is not less than the one set for 2017. That implies that the number of ITAs will be at least the same as last year.
3- The tendency of 441+ candidates is decreasing since March 20 (if we analize the numbers published and corresponding to 5-7 days before the draw). Note: Even if the data is not up to the actual draw date, the data is still consistent to the draw interval of 2 weeks.
So, pattern is reversed and I believe that for the next draws we could see more number of ITAs (3,750 or 4,000 are both posibles) and a CRS in the lower range of 430s.
Good luck to everyone!
*sending positive vibes for a draw tomorrow*
