3,000 Candidates Celebrate as Canada's Express Entry Keeps Rolling

In the latest Express Entry round, Canada's IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) with a minimum CRS score of 504. This draw follows recent invitations issued during the week, including a unique category-based draw.

In its latest Express Entry round held on September 26th, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA). What makes this draw unique is that it encompasses all programs, with candidates needing a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504 to secure an ITA.

This marks the third express entry draw conducted in a span of just one week, demonstrating Canada's commitment to attracting and welcoming immigrants to meet its labor market demands.

On September 19, IRCC invited 3,200 candidates through an all-program draw. The following day, September 20, marked another milestone as IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in the category-based draw, targeting Express Entry candidates in the transport occupation.

Let us analyze the table below that showcases the Express Entry all-program draws in 2023.

Express Entry Category-Based Draw 2023

The Express Entry category-based draws until September 2023 are displayed in the table below.

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In conclusion, the latest Express Entry draw that invited 3,000 candidates to apply for Canadian PR is a promising opportunity for those aspiring to make Canada their new home.

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FAQs

1. What is the difference between an Express Entry All-program draw and a Category-Based draw?

An Express Entry all-program draw is an invitation round where candidates from all Express Entry-linked immigration programs are eligible to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). On the other hand, Express entry category-based draws are more targeted to the six new categories that were created for in-demand occupations.

2. Which are the 6 new categories for Express entry selection?

• Healthcare
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions.
• Trades such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
• Transport
• Agriculture and agri-food
• French Language proficiency

3. How many ITAs have been issued up till now in Express Entry Category-based selection?

So far, a total of 11900 invitations have been issued to individuals from different occupations, including those in the transportation, healthcare, and STEM fields, among others.

4. What is the lowest CRS score for an Express Entry all-program draw that has occurred up until now?

The lowest CRS score for an all-program draw on March 29, 2023 was 481. Under the category based on French language proficiency, the lowest CRS score was 375.

5. Is Express Entry based on luck?

The Express Entry system operates on a merit-based selection process, where candidates are chosen based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, not through random selection.