#253 Express Entry draw issued 700 ITAs in all program draw

Highlights: 253# Express Entry Draw issued 700 ITAs in All-Program Draw

• IRCC held surprise Express Entry draw and invited 700 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 511.
• The previous category-based draw for healthcare professionals invited 500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 476.
• The current CRS score 511 is the highest recorded in the all-program draws of 2023.
• 6 new categories were introduced to align with Canada's economic priorities and promote the French language.

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Express Entry: IRCC Invites 700 Candidates in All-Program Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted an all-program draw, inviting 700 candidates through the Express Entry system. Candidates must meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511 to be eligible for an invitation.

 

IRCC has announced that through category-based selection they will invite 1,500 healthcare workers on July 5, 2023.

 

Additionally, IRCC is expected to extend invitations to applicants with work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sector. This will mark the first-ever category-based selection Express Entry draw specifically targeting STEM professions.

 

Category-Based Draws and Increased CRS Scores

IRCC initiated the inaugural Express Entry category-based draw on June 28, inviting 500 healthcare workers with a CRS score of 476 minimum. IRCC announced to conduct of a category-based draw for STEM occupations later in the week.

 

The current all-program draw with a minimum CRS score of 511 marks the highest requirement in any draw conducted in 2023. In comparison, it was slightly higher than the previous all-program draw held on June 27 invited 4,300 applicants with a minimum CRS score of 486, indicating a substantial jump of 35 points.

 

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Category-Based Selection Draws

The category-based selection draws have brought a new type in Express Entry system. These draws aim to target applicants within specific work area or those having other high-demand skills. IRCC has identified 6 new categories for applicants:

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sector
• Healthcare
• Trades (Carpenters, Contractors and Plumbers)
• Agri-food  and Agriculture
• Transport
• Strong French-language Proficiency

Category-based selection draws were made possible through changes in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in June 2022. These changes empower the immigration minister to invite economic immigrants based on specific attributes that align with Canada's economic priorities or promote the French language outside of Quebec.

 

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