New All-Program Express Entry Draw: Canada Extends 2,000 Invitation

In its ongoing efforts to welcome skilled immigrants, Canada has successfully executed a new all-program Express Entry draw, issuing a total of 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The draw, held on August 1, 2023, showcased a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 517, reflecting a 12-point increase compared to the previous all-program draw. This marks the 13th all-program draw of the year 2023.

Tie-Breaking Rule Implementation and Draw Details

The recent draw introduced the tie-breaking rule, effectively applied on June 30, 2023, at 07:03:08 UTC. In scenarios where multiple candidates share the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before this specified date and time were selected for invitations.

This draw marks the 23rd round of invitations under the Express Entry system in the year 2023, contributing to the total of 259 draws conducted overall.

Diverse Invitation Categories: A Snapshot

Canada’s commitment to diverse and targeted invitations is evident through various draws conducted recently:

• Four Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws
• Two draws tailored to healthcare occupations
• One draw focusing on STEM occupations
• Two draws tailored for French-speaking candidates
• One draw tailored for Federal Skilled Worker candidates

In the current year, Canada has already extended a commendable 71,849 ITAs, demonstrating a significant leap from the 45,115 candidates invited throughout the entirety of 2022. Building on the momentum, this figure surpasses the record-breaking 114,431 ITAs issued in 2021, encompassing candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program.

Ambitious Immigration Goals: Canada’s Vision for 2023

Aligned with its vision of growth and inclusivity, Canada has set a historic immigration target of 465,000 for the year 2023. These initiatives reflect the nation’s steadfast commitment to fostering economic prosperity and social cohesion through immigration.

Express Entry: A Pathway to Canada’s Economic Prosperity

Express Entry, an innovative immigration system orchestrated by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), stands as a pivotal framework for managing skilled worker applications within the realm of Federal Economic programs. This encompassing approach includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, the Canada Experience Class, and strategic components of the Provincial Nomination Programs.

With an eye on the future, stakeholders anticipate a consistent influx of invitations as Canada progresses towards its ambitious target of welcoming 465,000 new permanent residents in the transformative year of 2023.