Title: More applicants are invited in the most recent Express Entry draw by IRCC.
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made several rounds of invitations in the latest Express Entry draws of 2023.
On August 15th, the immigration department invited 4,300 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) required was 496.
Let’s take a look at the overview of recent Express Entry draw results:
August 2nd: IRCC conducted a draw targeting candidates with French proficiency from the Express Entry pool. 800 ITAs were issued to those with a minimum CRS score of 435. This marked the first draw for French speakers since July 12th.
August 1st: In an all-program Express Entry draw, IRCC invited 2,000 candidates encompassing all three programs within the Express Entry system. The minimum CRS for this draw was 517.
July 11th-12th: A category-based selection draw was held for French-speaking candidates, resulting in 3,800 ITAs on July 12th. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 375, the lowest in the past month. On July 11th, an all-program Express Entry draw invited 800 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 505.
July 4th-7th: This period saw four consecutive draws in Express Entry’s history. On July 7th, a targeted draw for French-speaking candidates issued 2,300 ITAs, requiring a minimum CRS score of 439. Another draw on July 6th focused on healthcare workers, with 1,500 professionals invited at a minimum CRS of 463. A draw on July 5th, specifically for STEM workers, issued 500 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 486. On July 4th, 800 candidates were invited in an all-program Express Entry draw, with a minimum CRS of 511.
June 27th–28th: A groundbreaking draw on June 28th invited 500 candidates with healthcare experience to apply for PR. The minimum CRS was 476. On June 27th, an all-program Express Entry draw invited 4,300 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 486.
Express Entry is a popular immigration application management system that governs the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Candidates are assessed based on factors like work experience, language skills, education, and age, assigned a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS), and invited based on the highest scores. IRCC introduced new selection criteria, focusing on professional attributes, leading to categories like healthcare, STEM, trades, and more. These categories aim to address job openings and promote.
