IRCC Extends Invitations to 1,000 Applicants in Latest Express Entry Draw
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IRCC invites new 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) with a focus on candidates proficient in French with a consideration to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470.
In the latest news from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the department has conducted the second Express Entry draw this week, inviting eligible candidates to apply for immigration to Canada.
This draw marks the second of the week, following yesterday's draw on December 6, where IRCC invited 4,750 candidates with a high CRS score of 561 in an all-program draw. Notably, this draw was the first Express Entry draw in over a month, with the previous draw taking place on October 26, inviting 3,600 candidates with a CRS score of 431 in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations.
In a separate development, on November 14, IRCC notified candidates through a tweet that those who had received ITAs in recent draws were experiencing difficulties uploading their final application to the Express Entry profile builder. A subsequent tweet two days later indicated that the issue had been resolved, although no reason was provided for the longer pause in draws.
Overall, these recent developments demonstrate IRCC's ongoing efforts to manage the Express Entry system and support candidates in their immigration journey to Canada.
Summary of Express Entry Draws
The below listed table gives you clear insights regarding the summary of express entry draws from June 2023.
| Date | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs | Draw Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2023 | 470 | 1000 | Category-Based Draw |
| December 6, 2023 | 561 | 4750 | All-program |
| October 10, 2023 | 500 | 3725 | All-program |
| September 28, 2023 | 354 | 600 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations |
| September 27, 2023 | 472 | 500 | French language proficiency |
| September 26, 2023 | 504 | 3,000 | All-program |
| September 20, 2023 | 435 | 1,000 | Transport occupations |
| September 19, 2023 | 531 | 3,200 | All-program |
| August 15, 2023 | 496 | 4,300 | All-program |
| August 3, 2023 | 388 | 1,500 | Trade occupations |
| August 2, 2023 | 435 | 800 | French language proficiency |
| August 1, 2023 | 517 | 2,000 | All-program |
| July 12, 2023 | 375 | 3,800 | French language proficiency |
| July 11, 2023 | 505 | 800 | All-program |
| July 7, 2023 | 439 | 2,300 | French language proficiency |
| July 6, 2023 | 463 | 1,500 | Healthcare occupations |
| July 5, 2023 | 486 | 500 | STEM occupations |
| July 4, 2023 | 511 | 700 | All-program |
| June 28, 2023 | 476 | 500 | Healthcare occupations |
| June 27, 2023 | 486 | 4,300 | All-program |
| June 8, 2023 | 486 | 4,800 | All-program |
Also Read: Breaking News: Canada Express Entry Application Deadline Extended Due to Technical Issues
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FAQ's
1. What is the significance of the recent Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC?
The recent Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC marked the second draw of the week, inviting 1,000 eligible candidates with a focus on proficiency in French and a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470. This draw is part of IRCC's ongoing efforts to manage the Express Entry system and support candidates in their immigration journey to Canada.
2. What were the highlights of IRCC's previous Express Entry draws, and how do they compare to the recent draw?
The highlights of previous Express Entry draws include a significant draw on December 6, where IRCC invited 4,750 candidates with a high CRS score of 561 in an all-program draw. Notably, this draw was the first Express Entry draw in over a month, and it followed the October 26 draw, which invited 3,600 candidates with a CRS score of 431 in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations.
3. What were the challenges faced by candidates who received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in recent draws, and how were they addressed by IRCC?
On November 14, IRCC communicated through a tweet that candidates who received ITAs in recent draws were experiencing difficulties uploading their final application to the Express Entry profile builder. Two days later, a tweet from IRCC indicated that the issue had been resolved, although no specific reason was provided for the longer pause in draws.
4. Can you provide a summary of the Express Entry draws from June 2023?
The summary of Express Entry draws from June 2023 includes detailed information about the date, minimum CRS score, number of ITAs, and draw-type for each draw conducted.
5. How does IRCC's invitation process in the recent draw differ from the previous Express Entry draws, particularly in terms of selection criteria?
In the recent draw, IRCC specifically targeted candidates with proficiency in French, highlighting the department's inclination toward linguistic diversity in Canadian immigration. Additionally, a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470 was set as a requirement for consideration. Comparatively, previous draws had varying CRS score requirements and targeted different categories and occupations.
