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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ends April 2023 with another all-program Express Entry draw. April 26 draw resulted in 3,500 invitations to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR).
The latest Express Entry draw on April 26 had lower qualifying score points than the previous all-program Express Entry draw. The latest round of invitations is the sixth all-program Express Entry in 2023 and the eleventh overall.
Canada considered all the newly registered profiles in the federal pool, keeping the tie-breaker cut-off date close to April 22, 2023. The tie-break rule is beneficial in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.
| OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #247 | |
| Decreased Draw Size | 3,500 invitations to apply for Canada PR |
| Increased Express Entry Cut-off | The minimum CRS score required was 483 (3 points lower than the previous) |
| Tie-break rule applied | Profiles registered on or before April 22, 2023, 19:46:58 UTC |
Who Can Apply for Express Entry?
Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were eligible for this Express Entry round of invitations.
These profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like
- age,
- education,
- work experience outside Canada,
- language proficiency in English/French,
- spouse adaptability,
- Canadian study experience, etc. are considered for evaluation purposes.
Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by 600 points.
Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration.
Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023
The 2023-2025 annual targets for Express Entry landings (principal applicants, spouses, and dependents) are projected at
- 82,880 ITAs in 2023
- 109,020 ITAs in 2024
- 114,000 ITAs in 2025
To assist PGWP holders, immigration minister Sean Fraser recently announced an 18-month open work permit extension. In this context, the recent extension to Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), the regularity of all program draws will benefit candidates in the Canada Experience Class (CEC).
If you’re interested in Canadian immigration through Express Entry, contact a licensed immigration consultant like CanApprove to determine your best chances of qualifying based on your academic profile and work experience.
Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.
