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Canada invited over 1,000 candidates in the new Express Entry draw On January 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second Express Entry draw of 2024 and issued 1,040 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In this draw, IRCC continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs.  In round #280, the cut-off score was 543 points, three points fewer than the previous draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was January 21, 2024, at 07:43:47 UTC. As of January 23, 2024, there were 213,526 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 2,550 ITAs through Express Entry. It was the second draw of 2024 after the general draw on January 10th, which invited 1,510 candidates from all Express Entry-managed programs to apply. To be considered, candidates had to have a minimum CRS score of 546. Express Entry in 2023 In 2023, Canada's Express Entry application management system underwent significant transformations. Throughout the year's

Canada's Express Entry Year 2023 Review In 2023, Canada's Express Entry application management system underwent significant transformations. Throughout the year's first half, Express Entry maintained several patterns established in 2022, resuming draws after an 18-month hiatus. These draws encompassed various formats, including all-program draws, Provincial Nominee Program-only draws, and, on one occasion, the draw exclusively for Federal Skilled Workers.  May marked the introduction of six new categories for Express Entry draws by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This change allowed targeted draws for specific occupations like healthcare, STEM, transport, etc., to address labor market needs.  Its success is yet to be determined, but the variety of draws significantly increased, with the first targeting 500 healthcare workers. The Canadian Government invited candidates under a total of 82 NOC codes in five categories (healthcare, STEM, trades, trans

Canada invited 670 candidates in the 2nd Express Entry draw for transport occupations On December 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. Express Entry draw #277 was the third consecutive draw of the week, and 670 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to skilled workers with work experience in the transport sector.  In this draw, the cut-off score was 435 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was August 30, 2023, at 17:30:21 UTC. As of December 20, 2023, there are 208,638 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool.  In 2023, Canada issued 109,866 ITAs through the Express Entry draws. As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced and licensed immigration consultant. Invited transport occupations in this Express Entry draw IRCC invited 670 candidates in the

IRCC held the 2nd occupation-specific Express Entry draw for skilled trades candidates On December 19, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in one of the skilled trades occupations.  In round #276, the cut-off score was 425, 37 points more than the previous draw for this category-based selection.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 04, 2023, at 11:16:58 UTC.  As of December 17, 2023, there were 208,638 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 109,196 ITAs through the Express Entry draws. Important Factors for the Express Entry Candidates Factors considered for express entry candidates included ITAs by program, province, score, age, and occupation. Most successful were Canadian Experience Class applicants in their 20s, often software engineers planning to live in Ontario. By program, 45% of ITAs went t

Latest Canada Express Entry draw 275 invited 1,325 candidates  On December 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,325 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw 275 . In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs. In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 542 points, 19 points fewer than in the previous all-program draw.  The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 6, 2023, at 14:40:23 UTC.  As of December 17, 2023, are 208,638 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2023, Canada issued 108,196 ITAs through the Express Entry draws. Canada Express Entry Draws in December 2023 As of December 18, 2023, Canada Express Entry draws will be held. The total number of EE draws held in December is shown in the table below: Date Draw Draw Type ITAs CRS Score 275 December 18, 2023 All-Program Draw 1325 542 274 December 08, 2023 STEM occupations 5900 481 273 December 07, 2023 French Lan