Canada Initiates Latest Express Entry Draw of 2023
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has executed the most recent Express Entry draw in 2023, inviting candidates under an all-program selection.
2,000 Candidates Receive Invitations
The IRCC has extended invitations to apply for permanent residency to a total of 2,000 candidates in the latest all-program Express Entry draw. Applicants were selected based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, with a minimum threshold of 517.
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Previous Express Entry Draws
A snapshot of recent Express Entry draws reveals notable trends:
July 11-12 Draw: IRCC invited 3,800 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residency through a category-based selection draw. The CRS score requirement was 375, marking the lowest CRS score for any draw this year.
July 4-7 Draws: The first week of July witnessed an extraordinary occurrence as Express Entry Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued on four consecutive days. The July 4 draw invited 700 candidates in an all-program selection round with a high CRS score requirement of 511.
July 5 Draw: An expected category-based selection draw focused on candidates with work experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. IRCC invited 500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 486.
July 6 Draw: IRCC extended 1,500 ITAs to candidates in healthcare professions through another category-based selection round, setting the minimum CRS score at 463.
July 7 Draw: The IRCC invited 2,300 Express Entry candidates with strong French-speaking abilities, specifying a minimum CRS score of 439. French-speaking abilities was the only category-based criterion that did not center around a specific occupation.
June 27-28 Draws: In late June, IRCC executed two draws. The initial all-program draw welcomed 4,300 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 486. The subsequent day marked the first-ever category-based selection round, inviting 500 candidates with work experience in specific healthcare roles. The minimum CRS score for this category was 476.
Canada’s Express Entry draws continue to shape immigration pathways, reflecting the nation’s commitment to attracting skilled individuals across various fields and fostering a diverse and dynamic society.