Express Entry Draw – Canada holds its second-biggest All-Program
- On March 23, 2023, Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw occurred. This time, 7,000 applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 484 received invitations.
It is the fourth Canada Express Entry draw for all programs in 2023. In addition, it matches the previous record of 7,000 candidates invited on March 15 of this year as the second-most significant all-program draw ever. The most recent draws have all been program-specific, the majority PNP-only and one for FSWP candidates.
There was no program specified for the draw, therefore that invitations were sent to applicants from all three Express Entry programs:Â
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP),Â
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC), andÂ
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)Â
in an all-program draw. As in the previous all-program draw, in round #243, the cut-off score remained high at 484 points. So far, Canada has issued 30,559 ITAs under all Express Entry draws in 2023.
Who got an ITA in draw #244 on March 23, 2023?
- Express Entry Draw #244
- The number of invitations issued: 7,000.
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 7,000 and above.
- Type of draw: all-program draw
- Date of round: March 23, 2023
- CRS score of lowest-ranking candidates invited: 484.
- Tie-breaking rule: May 19, 2022
Last year, the federal government passed legislation allowing IRCC Canada to choose applicants through Canada Express Entry based on criteria other than the overall score, such as educational background, professional experience, or competence in an official language. Although category-based selection has yet to be used, Arnika Visa anticipate it will be shortly.
Four program-specific draws have been made since the last all-program draw, three open to PNP candidates and one available to FSWP candidates. On March 1, 2023, only 697 individuals who were eligible in the most recent PNP-only draw obtained ITAs.
Before 2023, all Express Entry draws between July and November 2022 were all-program draws that invited over 1,000 applicants. As the minimum CRS score dropped, so did the number of invites, which continued until November 2022.
A report by the IRCC Canada that summarises the Express Entry Canada data for 2021, which was a particular year in the program’s history, has also been made available. All-program draw was put on hold beginning in December 2020 due to COVID-19 to reduce the immigration application backlog brought on by travel restrictions and border closures. Candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) continued to receive ITAs from IRCC Canada from December 2020 to September 2021. There weren’t all-program Express Entry draws in 2021, and all 42 draws for PNP and CEC were program-specific. No ITAs were given to FSWP or FSTP applicants.
64 percent of the 114,431 ITAs awarded in 2021 went to candidates between 20 and 29 who received 100 CRS points under the Comprehensive Ranking System. A contender receives fewer points as they approach 30. Some ITAs were granted to candidates abroad, while most ITAs were provided to applicants already temporary residents of Canada.
Express Entry Canada FAQs
The higher the points stronger your chances of being selected for the Canadian PR visa. You must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to qualify for the express entry System under the FSW (Federal Skilled Worker) category.
The CRS cut-off score in the latest Express Entry invitation round was 489 points.
- Language score, Max 28.
- Education score, Max 25.
- Work experience score, Max 15.
- Age score, Max 12.
- Arranged employment, Max 10.
- Adaptability, Max 10.
Under Express Entry, you can earn between 50 and 200 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System if you have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. This depends on the type of job. It will give you a better chance of being invited to apply for the next round of invitations.
- Understanding the CRS points system (Comprehensive Ranking System)
- Siblings in Canada.
- Education.
- Consider learning the second Language.
The foreign worker could be awarded 50-200 CRS points (based on the Teer NOC code 2021) for LMIA based job offer.
- Step One: Format your CV by Canadian standards.
- Step Two: Write a professional cover letter that Canadian employers will like.
- Step Three: Ensure you’re using LinkedIn to your advantage.
- Step Four: Check the Search Engine job finder such as Indeed to apply for the right jobs.
When submitting your online application on the Express Entry profile, you must provide proof for each period of employment in the last ten years. The best way to prove your work experience is through a reference letter from your current and previous employers.
Express Entry allows employers to: have a direct role in recruiting skilled workers. As an employer, Express Entry gives you more recruiting options. It helps you respond to labour shortages when no Canadian citizens or permanent residents can fill the job.
Considering that 40% of Express Entry applications were either bounced for incompleteness or refused, this is not as impressive as it sounds.
No. You may only have one active profile at a time. This is set out in Canada’s immigration law.
On February 02, the IRCC invited candidates from the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of at least 489.
As early as Q1 2023, however, the Express Entry system will transition away from focusing on CRS scores and conduct draws that allow Canada to welcome immigrants that help the country better focus on addressing specific areas of labour market need and weakness.
A provincial nomination through an Express Entry system will increase your chance of getting a permanent residence invitation. You will also benefit from a processing standard of six months. It is better than the current processing time for base PNP streams of 27 months.
How Can We Help You?
At Arnika Visa, we help you to find the most tailored strategy to get an ITA in next Express Entry draw and finally achieve your immigration goals. From filing the immigration forms to guiding you through supporting documents, we take care of it all.Â
We can advise you professionally regarding the required personalized supporting documents to increase the chance of your approval and, finally, submit your application to IRCC Canada on your behalf as an authorized representative. If you want to discover how the RCIC can help you, the first step is to complete the Assessment Form (To detail your personal, educational, and employment information) available on the site.
