On July 12, 2023, Canada’s Express Entry draw for the Immigration All Program was conducted, issuing 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
Highlights of the recent Express Entry draws conducted by IRCC
Highlights of the recent Express Entry draws conducted by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are as follows:
The latest Express Entry draw on July 11, 2023, was an all-program draw
those extended invitations to 800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. The highest CRS score recorded for an all-program draw in 2023 was 511, which took place on July 4.
In addition to the all-program draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted category-based draws. On July 5, IRCC held the inaugural STEM category draw, inviting 500 candidates with work experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. The minimum CRS score required for this draw was 486.
On July 6, IRCC organized a healthcare-category draw that invited 1,500 candidates with work experience in healthcare occupations. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 463. Furthermore, on July 7, IRCC conducted a French-speaking draw targeting candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. A total of 2,300 candidates were invited, with a minimum CRS score of 439.
Date of the Draw | Occupation | Total number of ITAs issued | Minimum CRS score |
July 11, 2023 | All program | 800 | 505 |
July 7, 2023 | French category | 2,300 | 439 |
July 6, 2023 | Healthcare occupation | 1500 | 463 |
July 5, 2023 | STEM occupation | 500 | 486 |
July 4, 2023 | No specified occupation | 700 | 511 |
In 2023, Canada has already issued an impressive total of 65,348 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry draws. These numbers demonstrate a substantial increase compared to the draws conducted in 2022. The recent Express Entry draws indicate that Canada is actively welcoming a more significant influx of immigrants.
Highlights of the recent development in Canada’s Express Entry system:
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the first-ever Express Entry French draw. A total of 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were extended to eligible candidates in this draw. It marks the fourth category-based draw conducted by the IRCC.
In the #256 Express Entry draw, candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 439 were selected for invitation. This draw focused on individuals with strong French-speaking abilities, emphasizing the importance of bilingualism in Canada’s immigration system.
Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw
Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw occurred in July 2023, marking the fourth consecutive draw. In this draw, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 439, the lowest CRS score recorded thus far in 2023.
Here are the details of the Express Entry draws conducted in 2023:
Draw no. | Date | Round type | Invitations issued | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
256 | July 7, 2023 | French language proficiency (2023-1) | 2,300 | 439 |
255 | July 6, 2023 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) |
1,500 | 463 |
254 | July 5, 2023 | STEM occupations (2023-1) |
500 | 486 |
253 | July 4, 2023 | All Program Draw | 700 | 511 |
252 | June 28, 2023 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) |
500 | 476 |
251 | June 27, 2023 | All Program Draw | 4,300 | 486 |
250 | June 8, 2023 | All Program Draw | 4,800 | 486 |
249 | May 24, 2023 | All Program Draw | 4,800 | 488 |
248 | May 10, 2023 | Provincial Nominee Program | 589 | 691 |
247 | April 26, 2023 | All Program Draw | 3,500 | 483 |
246 | April 12, 2023 | All Program Draw | 3,500 | 486 |
245 | March 29, 2023 | All Program Draw | 7,000 | 481 |
244 | March 23, 2023 | All Program Draw | 7,000 | 484 |
243 | March 15, 2023 | All Program Draw | 7,000 | 490 |
242 | March 1, 2023 | Provincial Nominee Program | 667 | 748 |
241 | February 15, 2023 | Provincial Nominee Program | 699 | 791 |
240 | February 2, 2023 | Federal Skilled Worker | 3,300 | 489 |
239 | February 1, 2023 | Provincial Nominee Program | 893 | 733 |
238 | January 18, 2023 | All Program Draw | 5,500 | 490 |
237 | January 11, 2023 | All Program Draw | 5,500 | 507 |
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Key highlights of the Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws
Here are the key highlights of the Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws conducted in the first week of July 2023:
Alberta, BC, Ontario, and Saskatchewan held 4 draws and invited 748 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:
PNPs |
Date | Streams |
No. of candidates | Scores |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) | July 06, 2023 | Human Capital Priorities stream | 748 | 479-485 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | July 05, 2023 | EEBC stream | 137 | 60-90 |
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program | July 04, 2023 | Alberta Express Entry Stream | 12 | 354 |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) | July 06, 2023 | Entrepreneur | 35 | 105-125 |
Canada PNP Requirements:
In 2023, Canada invited 48,225 candidates through the Canada PNP draws and 62,248 candidates through the Express Entry draws.