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Canada Express Entry: 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) Issued in Latest Draw

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Canada Express Entry: 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) Issued in Latest Draw

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) Issued in Latest Draw

Express Entry Draw

In the latest Express Entry draw held by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 26th September 2023, 3,000 candidates have been issued Invitations to Apply (ITA). This all-program draw maintained a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 504.

This draw comes on the heels of several rounds earlier in September. On September 19, IRCC invited 3,200 candidates in an all-program draw, while September 20 saw the first-ever category-based draw for Express Entry candidates in the transportation occupation, with 1,000 candidates receiving ITAs.

Details of the draw:

Total ITAs issued: 3,000

Type of draw: No Program Specified

Date and time of round: September 26, 2023 at 13:38:55 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 504

Tie-breaking rule: September 11, 2023 at 20:24:18 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Express Entry Draw Summary since June 2023

Since June 2023, IRCC has been making strides in its Express Entry draw approach. Here’s a summary of the recent changes:

Date	Program	Number of ITAs	Minimum CRS
Sept 26	All-program	3,000	504
Sept 20	Transport occupations	1,000	435
Sept 19	All-program	3,200	531
Aug 15	All-program	4,300	496
Aug 3	Trade occupations	1,500	388
Aug 2	French language proficiency	800	435
Aug 1	All-program	2,000	517
July 12	French language proficiency	3,800	375
July 11	All-program	800	505
July 7	French language proficiency	2,300	439
July 6	Healthcare occupations	1500	463
July 5	STEM occupations	500	486
July 4	All-program	700	511
June 28	Healthcare occupations	500	476
June 27	All-program	4,300	486
June 8	All-program	4,800	486

Category-Based Selection Explained

In May of the same year, IRCC announced a shift in its draw strategy. Instead of relying solely on candidates’ overall CRS scores, some draws would now prioritize specific attributes. This change followed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) in 2022, granting the immigration minister authority to select Express Entry candidates who align with Canada’s goals of strengthening its economy and promoting the French language outside of Quebec.

As a result, six new categories were introduced, catering to in-demand occupations and individuals with strong French language proficiency. These categories include:

Since the inaugural category-based draw for healthcare workers on June 28, IRCC has conducted draws in each of these categories, with the exception of Agriculture and agri-food. Notably, the highest number of category-based ITAs, amounting to 6,900, has been issued to candidates with strong French-language abilities.

Candidates aiming to immigrate to Canada through category-based selection must be part of the Express Entry pool and meet a minimum CRS score.

These evolving strategies within the Express Entry system continue to offer exciting opportunities for prospective immigrants to Canada, aligning with the country’s economic and language goals. Stay tuned for more updates on Express Entry draws and immigration pathways.