Express Entry - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Express Entry - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express
Entry draw 245 saw a CRS score of 481 and invited 7,000 candidates from all
programs to apply.
Express Entry Draw 245
Date of Draw: March 29, 2023
Number of Invitations Issued: 7,000
Minimum CRS: 481
Program Specified: Non-specified
Tie-breaking rule: February 14, 2023 07:35:00 UTC
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21,000 Candidates Invited in March
The last 3 draws all tie for the largest
all-program draws inviting 7,000 applicants in all three draws. The CRS score
has also dropped significantly in these recent draws, due to the whopping
21,000 candidates that have been invited to apply recently. The increased
number of draws speaks to the IRCCs dedication to reaching this years increased
immigration goals and determination to keep breaking Express Entry draw
records.
Express Entry draws have had an unusual
pattern this year. Draws typically have been taking place bi-weekly on
Wednesday afternoons. However, the the last 3 draws have all taken place weekly
and last weeks draw, took place on a Thursday morning. The third draw of the
year was the first non-all-program draw since July 2022. The subsequent draw
after that was the first Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) only draw to
be held since the IRCC began conducting draws in 2015. Following that there
were a number of PNP-only draws. Today’s draw continues that unusual pattern of
having consecutive all-program draws with such a large number of applicants.
Critical labour market shortages have led many
to turn to immigration as a path forward in addressing these severe shortages.
The 2023-2025 plan embraces immigration as a strategy to help businesses find
workers. It also aims to attract the skills required to fill key sectors, such
as health care, skilled trades, manufacturing and technology. This will help to
manage the social and economic challenges facing Canada in the decades ahead.
Over the next three years, Canada will
increase the number of new immigrants to the country each year. Canada will aim
to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will rise to 485,000 new
immigrants in 2024. And it will again rise in 2025 to 500,000 new immigrants.
Express Entry draws will be critical to help reach these targets and welcome
newcomers across the country.
The new plan also aims to increase regional
programs to address targeted local labour market needs, through the Provincial
Nominee Program, the Atlantic Immigration Program, and the Rural and Northern
Immigration Pilot.
In 2022, Express Entry held 23 draws and
issued 46,538 ITAs for the year. This includes the first half of the year which
only held PNP draws all-program draws were closed.
What Is Express Entry and How Can I Apply?
Express Entry is a system used by the
Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency.
Express Entry uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles.
The system manages three main programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW);
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST);
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Applying to Express Entry is a two-step
procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required
documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results,
educational credentials and passport or travel documentation.
After you submit a profile and receive an
invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your
complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should
include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity
documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.
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