December 21st, 2023 at 01:10 am
Canada Express Entry: Minimum CRS, Largest All Program Draw | IRCC Latest Update
In the most recent Express Entry draw, Invitations to Apply under the all-program category were extended to 1,325 individuals by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The December 18, 2023, draw is a significant milestone for anyone pursuing permanent status in Canada. Let’s examine this draw’s specifics and see what it means for potential immigrants.
Applications are being accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The department invited 1,325 individuals to apply in an all-program draw for the most recent Express Entry draw. To qualify for an ITA, candidates had to receive a minimum score of 542 on the comprehensive ranking system.
This draw comes after the most recent results, which were announced on December 8. In a category-based selection draw for candidates in STEM occupations, 5,900 candidates were awarded ITAs with a minimum CRS of 481. A category-based draw for those with French language skills was also held on December 7, inviting 1,000 candidates with a minimum CRS of 470 from the Express Entry pool.
On December 6, there was an additional all-program draw open to applicants having a CRS of at least 561. The most recent draw, a category-based selection draw for candidates in healthcare occupations on October 26, was the first to take place in more than a month.
Express Entry Temporary Halt
Although the department tweeted on November 14 that there was an IT issue with the Express Entry profile builder for candidates who had received an ITA and were trying to upload their final application to IRCC’s website, IRCC could not confirm a reason for the short suspension and draws. The government stated that the error had been resolved two days later on November 16, however, draws did not start back up right away as was generally anticipated.
The Immigration Levels Plan’s targets for Express Entry candidates, IT problems, staffing adjustments, or revisions to the comprehensive ranking system are just a few of the numerous reasons why the IRCC decided to postpone an Express Entry draw.
Summary of Express Entry Draws Since June 2023
- December 18, 2023: All-program draw
Number of ITAs: 1,325
Minimum CRS: 542 - December 8, 2023: STEM occupations draw
Number of ITAs: 5,900
Minimum CRS: 481 - December 7, 2023: French language proficiency draw
Number of ITAs: 1,000
Minimum CRS: 470 - December 6, 2023: All-program draw
Number of ITAs: 4,750
Minimum CRS: 561 - October 26, 2023: Healthcare occupations draw
Number of ITAs: 3,600
Minimum CRS: 431 - October 25, 2023: French language proficiency draw
Number of ITAs: 300
Minimum CRS: 486 - October 24, 2023: PNP-only draw
Number of ITAs: 1,548
Minimum CRS: 776 - October 10, 2023: All-program draw
Number of ITAs: 3,725
Minimum CRS: 500 - September 28, 2023: Agriculture and Agr- food occupations draw
Number of ITAs: 600
Minimum CRS: 354 - September 27, 2023: French language proficiency draw
Number of ITAs: 500
Minimum CRS: 472
These draws show the differing emphasis placed on several program categories, including all programs, STEM occupations, healthcare jobs, French language competency, and provincial nominee programs (PNP). The minimal CRS scores give applicants important information about how tough each draw is.
Prospective candidates should be aware of these Trends as Express Entry draws continue to influence Canada’s immigration environment to increase their chances of being granted an ITA and accomplishing their immigration objectives.
Overview: Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) are three well-known economic immigration programs that are managed via the application management system Express Entry. Express Entry assigns a score after evaluating candidates using the comprehensive ranking algorithm to determine their human capital elements.
A few examples of human capital factors are age, occupation, education level, linguistic proficiency, and job experience. In a future Express Entry draw, those with the highest CRS score have the highest chance of being invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residency. A candidate can then submit their application to the IRCC after receiving an ITA.
The department’s service standard for processing applications for Express Entry and rendering a final decision is six months.
Overview: Category-Based Selection
In May of last year, the IRCC declared that it would be inviting candidates for Express Entry through category-based selection rounds. The Immigration Minister feels that candidates with a particular in-demand attribute will contribute to the growth of Canada’s workforce and economy, thus the IRCC is focusing on these new rounds on them.
One of the six categories is for candidates for Express Entry who have a high level of proficiency in French. The remaining five remain for applicants with prior job experience in fields where there exist a labor shortage in Canada, such as;
- Healthcare
- STEM professions
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
For Federal High-Skilled Express Entry personnel, ITAs awarded during category-based selection rounds qualify when determining targets. By the end of 2025, Canada will accept up to 14,000 new permanent residents annually through Express Entry, according to the immigration levels plan for the following three years.
It’s clear from our summary of the most recent Express Entry draw that the IRCC is still actively seeking applications from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels. The 1,325 applicants who successfully obtain ITAs in the all-program drawer are a diverse group of people pursuing permanent residency in Canada. As Express Entry draws significantly influence the future of Canada’s immigration pathways, stay tuned for more developments.