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July 7th, 2023 at 12:22 am
Express Entry 2023 All-Program Draw | Mini CRS Score – IRCC | Canada Immigration
The most recent Express Entry draw was recently held by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to strengthen the country’s economy and lure skilled people from all over the world. A total of 700 individuals received invitations to submit applications for Canadian permanent residency as a result of this draw.
Express entry has gained popularity as a means for qualified people to live out their aspirations of working and living in Canada’s vibrant and diverse society.
First-Ever Category-Based Selection
The most recent Express Entry draw resulted in 700 applicants receiving invitations from IRCC. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511 because it was an all-program draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) previously announced that 1,500 healthcare professionals would be invited on July 5 through a category-based selection process.
Additionally, it is anticipated that the IRCC would also invite applicants with experience in STEM-related fields to the first-ever category-based Express entry lottery for STEM-related vocations. The minimum CRS score needed for candidates in STEM fields such as healthcare is still to be determined.
500 healthcare professionals with a minimum CRS score of 476 received an invitation to the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw, held on June 28 by IRCC. In a category-based Express entry round scheduled for early July, the IRCC indicated that it will be welcoming STEM professionals on that date. In any 2023 all-program draw, the current CRS score of 511 is the highest ever recorded.
It is much higher than the 4,300 candidates who were invited in the most recent all-program draw on June 27 and who had a minimum CRS score of 486. Additionally, it has 35 more points than the minimum 476 needed in the category-bases draw on June 28.
Category-Based Draws
A brand-new style of Express entrance draw called a category-based selection draw targets inviting applicants who work in particular professions or possess other desirable qualities. Candidates may be qualified under six new categories;
- Healthcare
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions
- Trades such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-food
- Strong French language proficiency
After the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act underwent amendments in June 2022, category-based selection drawings became available. The modifications give the immigration minister the power to select potential economic immigrants based on criteria that support Canada’s economic interests or will advance the use of French outside of Quebec.
What is Express Entry?
The IRCC uses Express Entry, an application management system, to choose applicants for permanent residency based on their CRS score. The CRS assesses applicants based on a variety of criteria, including job history, field of study, language proficiency, minimum age restrictions, and more.
An eligible Express entry candidate who uploads their profile to the IRCC website receives a CRS score. This determines where they stand among other applicants. The likelihood that a candidate will get an invitation to apply (ITA) increases with their score.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class are the three programs that Express Entry oversees. Although the eligibility conditions for each program vary, they are all examined using the same methodology.
IRCC recently held the Express entry draw, which represents another important step in the country’s commitment to embracing talented immigrants. Canada confirms its commitment to luring Talent from all fields to contribute to the nation’s economic growth and cultural diversity. Thus, by asking 700 individuals to apply for permanent residency.
The quick entry system strengthens Canada’s position as a global leader in immigration. It also offers openings for a better future for immigrants in the country by offering chances for skilled individuals internationally.
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