IRCC Has Invited 4,300 Candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw
Latest Express Entry Draw
On August 15 the immigration department issued 4,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 496.
Details of the draw:
- Total ITAs issued: 4,300
- Type of draw: No Program Specified
- Date and time of round: August 15, 2023 at 14:23:51 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 496
- Tie-breaking rule: August 01, 2023 at 12:59:52 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.
Overview of recent Express Entry results
August 2nd
On the 2nd of August, IRCC held a category-based draw inviting candidates with French proficiency from the Express Entry pool. The department issued 800 ITAs to those with a minimum CRS score of 435.
This was the first targeted draw for French speakers since July 12th.Read More Express Entry Draw, Invites 800 Candidates
August 1st
IRCC held an all-program Express Entry draw on August 1st, inviting 2,000 candidates from all three programs encompassed within the Express Entry system (the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates with a minimum CRS was 517 were invited.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry serves as an immigration application management system designed to oversee the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). These three programs collectively represent among the most sought-after avenues for economic immigration into Canada.
Applicants undergo an evaluation based on key human capital aspects, encompassing work history, professional domains, linguistic abilities, education, and age. A Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) is assigned to each candidate, reflecting these criteria and establishing their ranking. Individuals with the highest CRS scores subsequent to a draw’s specified cutoff date stand a greater chance of receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
In a recent development on May 31st, the IRCC unveiled a fresh set of selection criteria, placing increased emphasis on specific professional and demographic attributes of candidates, rather than solely focusing on their CRS scores. This innovation has led to the introduction of six new categories for Express Entry candidates:
- Healthcare
- STEM professions (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-food
- French-language proficiency
These distinct categories are aimed at promptly addressing critical job vacancies within the Canadian workforce and fostering the broader use of the French language beyond the province of Quebec.
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- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
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- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
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