On April 12, 2023, Canadian government held the latest Express Entry draw, inviting 3,500 candidates from all categories, i.e. Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class to apply for PR (Permanent Residence) in Canada. This was the 246th Express Entry draw conducted by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) since the program’s inception way back in 2015.
New Express Entry Draw result
Find below latest EE draw result at a glance:
- Express Entry draw date: 12 April 2023
- Number of Invitations Issued: 3,500
- Minimum CRS Score Requirement: 486
- Program Specified: All programs
- Tie-breaking rule: July 19, 2022 11:05:24 UTC
In this draw, IRCC issued a total of 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for an ITA in this draw is 486 points, which is marginally high compare to previous draw held on March 29, 2023. However, it is still lower side compare to past few EE draws.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
The CRS is a points-based system, which IRCC use to rank applicants in the Express Entry pool based on six selection factors, i.e. age, education, language proficiency, work experience, etc. Candidates with the top CRS points get Canada PR invitation through regular draws held by Canadian immigration department, i.e. IRCC.
The latest EE draw is part of IRCC’s continuing efforts to lure skilled and talented people to Canada in order to contribute to the economic growth and development of the maple leaf country.
To be eligible to apply for Canadian PR visa through EE system, candidates must first create an Express Entry profile and fulfil the minimum requirements for the category (i.e. FSW/CEC/FST) they wish to apply for. They also need to fulfil minimum CRS score requirement to be considered for an ITA for permanent residence.
If you are able to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry, then you will have 60 days to submit a complete application, along with all supporting documents and fees. Once the application is accepted, candidates and their families can become permanent residents of Canada, and will get all rights and benefits that come with that status.
