The Canada Express Entry draw for the all programs took place on October 12, 2022, which was the last draw for the program. The eight all-program draw after the programs resumed on July 6.
At least 4,250 applicants who qualified for an invitation from IRCC received a score of 500 in the CRS. FSWP, FSTP, and CEC are all accredited Express Entry programs. Candidates were qualified to obtain invites from all three.
December 2020 marked the beginning of a suspension of all Express Entry draw programs for over 18 months. All CEC (Canadian Experience Class) or PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) qualified candidates received ITAs throughout the hiatus.
COVID-19-related travel restrictions created a backlog of applications, which led to the draw being postponed. Also in September 2021, the IRCC ceased holding CEC draws. There was a continuation of lower CRS scores in today’s draw. ITAs can be acquired through Express Entry for more candidates by drawing their CRS scores. The pattern has been the same since July 6, when drawings began again. There was a drop in the score by eight or nine points every time it occurred during the first five draws. September 14 and September 28 saw smaller drops of six points.
New Immigration Levels Plan to be released soon
Aiming to add 432,000 new permanent residents by 2022–2024 is part of the IRCC’s Immigration Levels Plan. The IRCC publishes a new plan year every three years detailing how many immigrants are expected to arrive over the next three years, as well as breaking it down by immigration program and category. By 2022, express entry will admit 55,900 new permanent residents. During the period between January and August 31, Canada accepted over 28,000 permanent residents through its Express Entry programs. It is anticipated that a new immigration-level plan will be released by November 1.
Express Entry is now available to physicians
Additionally, Canada has eliminated some of the obstacles that prevented physicians from applying for Express Entry programs while they were already temporarily residing and working in Canada.
The Canadian medical system operates primarily on a “fee-for-service” paradigm, which is distinct from a standard employer-employee relationship, hence doctors were not eligible. Therefore, technically speaking, doctors are regarded as self-employed. Experience working for oneself that was acquired in Canada is ineligible to be included in an Express Entry application.
A candidate is not disqualified just because they are self-employed. In some cases, applicants who have worked for at least one year in Canada or abroad may still be eligible for Express Entry.
Express Entry is going through some changes
Express Entry will likely retain its exclusion for doctors through 2023 as one of the first modifications. The new system, which was approved by Parliament in June, will allow IRCC more authority to target Express Entry candidates based on specific qualifications, education, or language abilities, as opposed to the current system, which issues ITAs solely on the basis of CRS scores.
About Express Entry
The Canadian government uses Express Entry to organize and process skilled professional immigration or permanent residence applications in Canada using an internet-based application system. It manages three important economic programs for the government:
CEC – (Canadian Experience Class)
FSWP – (Federal Skilled Workers Program)
FSTP – (Federal Skilled Trade Program)
Express Entry applications are submitted in two steps. In order to submit your profile, you must first gather the necessary paperwork such as a language test result, A passport or travel document, and an ECA report.
An IRCC official examines the application once the candidate submits it and determines whether or not to approve the candidate. Additional paperwork could be requested in addition to biometrics. If approved, the application will make the applicant a permanent resident of Canada, giving them a higher chance to become citizens.
