Express Entry Draw
Anticipated Express Entry Draw: August 23, 2023
The most recent Express Entry draw occurred on August 15, 2023. Forecasts suggest that the next Canada Express Entry draw will likely take place on August 23, 2023.
Express Entry draws typically occur biweekly on Wednesdays. The specific timing, frequency, and cut-off score for Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points are determined by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These factors vary based on economic conditions, labor market trends, and the immigration targets outlined in the 2023-2025 Canada Immigration Level Plans.
Range of CRS Cut-Off Scores
2023
- Lowest CRS points cut-off: 481 (all program draw) & 691 (PNP-specific draw)
- Highest CRS points cut-off: 511 (all program draw) & 791 (PNP-specific draw)
2022
- Lowest CRS points cut-off: 491 (all program draw) & 674 (PNP-specific draw)
- Highest CRS points cut-off: 557 (all program draw) & 808 (PNP-specific draw)
2021
- Lowest CRS points cut-off: 75 (CEC)
- Highest CRS points cut-off: 462 (all program draw) & 813 (PNP-specific draw)
2020
- Lowest CRS points cut-off: 431 (all program draw) & 415 (FST)
- Highest CRS points cut-off: 478 (all program draw) & 808 (PNP-specific draw)
Express Entry Invitation Rounds
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employ the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool. During an invitation round, IRCC:
- Chooses the type of draw
- Determines the number of candidates to invite
- Identifies the highest-ranking candidates
- Extends invitations to apply for Canada Permanent Residency (PR).
- Various Invitation Round Types
General Invitation Rounds
In general rounds, IRCC invites top-ranking candidates eligible for one of the three Express Entry programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program,
- Federal Skilled Trades Program, and
- Canadian Experience Class.
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Program-Specific Invitation Rounds
Program-specific draws invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for an Express Entry program linked with a Provincial Nominee Program. -
Category-Based Invitation Rounds
For category-based draws, Canada’s Immigration Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. IRCC then invites the highest-ranking candidates eligible for the targeted category.
Introduction of New Category-Based Draws
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser, announced that the IRCC has finalized new categories for selecting candidates in Express Entry draws. These categories were chosen after considering labor market predictions and consulting with stakeholders, and provincial and territorial governments. The categories include:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations
Category-based selection draws have been anticipated since June 2022 when the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was amended. These changes allow the selection of immigrants based on attributes aligned with Canada’s economic priorities, like relevant work experience and proficiency in the French language.
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