In the most recent Express Entry draw of 2023, IRCC has extended invitations to a higher number of candidates. On August 15, IRCC issued 4300 ITAs in the recent round of Express Entry draw. The eligibility threshold was set at a minimum CRS of 496.
Summary of recent Express Entry results
August 2nd
On August 2nd, the IRCC conducted a targeted Express Entry draw, specifically inviting candidates proficient in French. The department issued 800 ITAs to individuals with a minimum CRS score of 435. Notably, this marked the first draw exclusively for French speakers since July 12th.
August 1st
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were all included in the August 1 Express Entry draw held by the IRCC. Invitations were sent to 2,000 candidates in total. To qualify for the invitation, these individuals needed to have a CRS score of at least 517.
July 11th-12th
On July 12th, the IRCC granted 3,800 ITAs for permanent residency (PR) through a category-focused selection draw targeting French-speaking candidates. Eligible candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 375 to receive an invitation. Notably, this draw’s CRS requirement was the lowest among all draws in the past month.
Preceding this, on July 11th, the IRCC conducted an all-program Express Entry draw. The department issued 800 ITAs to candidates meeting a CRS threshold of 505.
July 4th-7th
With four consecutive draws in a row, a first in the history of the immigration system, this time period saw a remarkable flurry of activity for Express Entry.
Canada began holding a special Express Entry draw on July 7th for candidates who were fluent in French. During this event, the IRCC extended ITAs to 2,300 candidates who held a minimum CRS score of 439.
The IRCC held its second category-based Express Entry draw on July 6 with a focus on healthcare professionals. The government sent invites to 1,500 medical professionals with CRS scores above 463 from the Express Entry pool.
On July 5, the immigration authority made history by organizing its first targeted draw for specialists in the sectors of science, technology, electronics, and mathematics (STEM). On this occasion, STEM professionals with a minimum CRS score of 486 received 500 ITAs.
The IRCC organized an extensive Express Entry draw on July 4th, giving 800 invitations for permanent residency (PR). The minimum CRS score required to enter this draw was 511 points.
June 27th–28th
On June 28th, Express Entry held its first targeted category-based draw, marking a significant milestone. 500 individuals with experience in the healthcare area received invites from the IRCC to apply for permanent residency. To enter this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum CRS score of 476.
Keeping up the tempo, the immigration authority held yet another extensive Express Entry draw on June 27. This event resulted in the invitation of 4,300 applicants, encompassing all three Express Entry programs and demanding a CRS score of 486.
An overview of Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) are three crucial immigration programs that are managed by Express Entry, a streamlined method for managing immigration applications. These initiatives make up a number of the most sought-after routes for economic immigration to Canada.
Candidates go through a thorough evaluation of their human capital traits, which takes into account things like job history, area of specialization, language ability, educational background, and age. This evaluation results in a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS), which ranks candidates by giving them a numerical number.
As each draw takes place, candidates with the highest CRS scores that exceed the draw’s cut-off point have an enhanced likelihood of receiving ITAs for permanent residency.
The IRCC changed its selection criteria on May 31st, putting more emphasis on candidates’ specific professional and demographic traits rather than just the CRS score. This modification resulted in the creation of six brand-new categories for Express Entry applicants:
- STEM professions
- Agriculture and agri-food
- Trades
- Healthcare
- Transport
- French-language proficiency
The objective of these categories is to address pressing employment vacancies within the Canadian labor force and encourage the adoption of the French language beyond Quebec.
