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In the latest Express Entry draw held on August 15, 2023, a total of 4,300 candidates were issued invitations to apply for immigration to Canada. These invitations were issued to candidates with a ranking of 4,300 or higher. The draw includes various programs under the Express Entry system, without specifying a particular program.
The draw’s timestamp was recorded at 14:23:51 UTC on the mentioned date. Notably, the candidate with the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score among those invited had a score of 496. To resolve tie-breakers among candidates with identical CRS scores, a tie-breaking rule was implemented based on the submission time of Express Entry profiles.
Specifically, candidates who had submitted their profiles before August 01, 2023, at 12:59:52 UTC were given precedence. This draw exemplifies the ongoing selection process for potential immigrants and underscores the importance of timely profile submissions within the Express Entry system.
Results of Previous Express Entry Draws
Here are the details of the recent draws which are conducted in 2023:
August 2, 2023
On August 2nd, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) organized a special draw for people in the Express Entry pool who have good French language skills. They gave out 800 invitations to apply (known as ITAs) to those who had a score of at least 435. This draw was focused on people who can speak French well, and it was the first time they did this kind of draw since July 12th.
August 1, 2023
On August 1st, the IRCC conducted a draw for the Express Entry system, which includes three different programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). They invited 2,000 candidates from these programs to apply. Those who received invitations had to have a minimum score of 517 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
July 11-12, 2023
On July 12th, the IRCC granted 3,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through a draw that targeted candidates who are proficient in French. To be eligible for this invitation, candidates needed a score of at least 375 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This score requirement was the lowest among all the draws held in the past month.
On July 11th, there was another draw called an all-program Express Entry draw. In this draw, the IRCC gave out 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who had a CRS score of at least 505.
July 4-7, 2023
During this time, Express Entry experienced a notably active phase, marked by a series of four consecutive draws. This was an unprecedented occurrence within the immigration system’s history.
On July 7th, Canada organized a specific Express Entry draw aimed at candidates who are skilled in the French language. A total of 2,300 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency, known as Invitations to Apply (ITAs), through this draw. To be eligible for the invitation, candidates needed to have a minimum score of 439 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
On July 6th, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) held another draw for healthcare workers under the Express Entry system. In this draw, the department invited 1,500 healthcare professionals who were part of the Express Entry pool. To receive an invitation, these professionals needed to have a minimum score of 463 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
On July 5th, the immigration department organized a unique draw specifically aimed at professionals in Science, Technology, Electronics, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. During this draw, a total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were granted to qualified STEM workers who had a minimum score of 486 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This marked the first time such a draw was conducted to attract individuals with expertise in these specialized areas.
On July 4th, the IRCC sent invitations to 800 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in a draw that included all the programs under Express Entry. To be eligible for these invitations, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511.
July 27-28, 2023
On June 28th, an important milestone was reached in Express Entry’s history as the IRCC conducted its inaugural targeted draw based on specific categories. In this draw, 500 candidates with work experience in healthcare professions were invited to apply for permanent residency (PR). To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476.
On June 27th, there was another draw that included all the programs in Express Entry. The immigration department sent invitations to 4,300 candidates who applied through these three programs. To be eligible for these invitations, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486.
Prediction of Upcoming Express Entry Draw
The IRCC has returned to conducting invitations on a biweekly basis and has introduced category-based draws. The sequence observed in announcing draws involves commencing with draws that do not specify any particular program, followed by draws focused on specific occupations, and subsequently, draws targeting individuals with a strong affinity for the French language (Francophile draws).
Targeted draws have yet to be initiated for occupations in the 10 Trades, 10 Transport, and 3 Agriculture categories. As of now, the IRCC has only announced a targeted draw for the Trades occupation on August 3rd.
We anticipate that in the upcoming week, there is a possibility of targeted Express Entry draws being conducted for occupations in the 10 Transport sectors, as well as the 3 Agriculture and Agri-Food categories.
It is anticipated that the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff scores for Transport and/or Agriculture occupations could experience a substantial decrease if the size of the draw is significant enough to match the scale of the Trades draw.
We anticipate that the cutoff score for these targeted draws might be approximately within the range of 350 to 400, and there is a possibility that the score could even be unexpectedly lower.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry provides a universal platform for, Federal and Provincial governments. Moreover, it facilitates the employers to choose prospective candidates out of Express Entry pool. This Pool consists of such candidates, who stand eligible for any one of the mentioned below “Federal Economic Immigration Programs”.
- TheFederal Skilled Trades Program
- TheFederal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
The candidates may receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for immigration to Canada, once they are selected. However, such candidates must hurry in completing their application form and submit it along with the required documents. The time period for submitting the application is 60 days and it takes six months (from the date of receiving the application to complete the process.
In a recent development, the IRCC introduced a fresh set of selection criteria on May 31st, placing a stronger emphasis on distinct professional and demographic attributes of candidates, going beyond their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. As a result, six new categories have emerged for Express Entry candidates:
- Healthcare
- STEM Professions (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- French-Language Proficiency