Express Entry Invitation Draws
Express Entry Draws - 2023
Express Entry Draws - 2022
Express Entry Draw - 2022
January 19 - EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM DRAW #214
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 1036
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1036th or above
Date and time of round: January 19, 2022 at 14:39:22 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 745
Tie-breaking rule: July 05, 2021 at 13:12:05 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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January 5 - EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM DRAW # 213– PROVINCIAL NOMINATION PROGRAM
Number of invitations issued: 392
Rank required to be invited to apply: 392
Date and time of round: January 05, 2022 at 15:50:48 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 808
Tie-breaking rule: March 04, 2021 at 16:57:50 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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December 10 - EXPRESS ENTRY PNP DRAW
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 1032
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1032 or above
Date and time of round: December 10, 2021 at 13:53:48 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698
Tie-breaking rule: September 10, 2021 at 16:43:17 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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November 24 - EXPRESS ENTRY PNP DRAW
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 613
Rank required to be invited to apply: 613th or above
Date and time of round: November 24 2021 at 14:01:44 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 737
Tie-breaking rule: June 22 2021 at 20:19:59 PM UTC
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October 27 - EXPRESS ENTRY PNP DRAW #208
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 888 Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 888th or above
Date and time of round: October 27th, 2021 at 13:32:26 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 744
Tie-breaking rule: October 7th at 16:38:21 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
September 29, 2021 - Express Entry rounds of invitations
Express Entry system #206– September 29, 2021
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 761Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 761st or above
Date and time of round: September 29, 2021 at 13:17:49 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 742
Tie-breaking rule: July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021- EXPRESS ENTRY ROUNDS OF INVITATIONS- PNP DRAW
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #205– September 15, 2021
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Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 521
Rank required to be invited to apply: 521th or above
Date and time of round: September 15, 2021 at 14:59:17 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 732
Tie-breaking rule: February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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September 14 - EXPRESS ENTRY ROUNDS OF INVITATIONS
IRCC ranks candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). IRCC selects the highest-ranking candidates from the pool and invite them to apply for permanent residence.
Each invitation round has a set of instructions that are:
*posted online at the time of the invitation round
*used by the Express Entry system to invite candidates from the pool
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August 18 - EXPRESS ENTRY CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC) DRAW
Entry system Draw #202 – August 19, 2021
Number of invitations issued: 3,000
Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000th or above
Date and time of round: August 19, 2021 at 13:25:22 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 403
Tie-breaking rule: August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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August 18 - CRS SCORE DISTRIBUTION OF CANDIDATES IN THE EXPRESS ENTRY POOL AS OF AUGUST 16, 2021
The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.
The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.
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August 18 - EXPRESS ENTRY - PNP DRAW
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
Number of invitations issued: 463 Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 463rd or above
Date and time of round: August 18, 2021 at 14:10:39 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 751
Tie-breaking rule: April 13th, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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August 5 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #200 – AUGUST 5, 2021, - CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #200 – August 5, 2021
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Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 3,000
Rank required to be invited to apply: 3000th or above
Date and time of round: August 5th, 2021 at 13:11:37 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 404
Tie-breaking rule: August 3rd, 2021 at 05:39:26 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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August 4 - Express Entry - PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
Number of invitations issued: 512
Rank required to be invited to apply: 512th or above
Date and time of round: August 4th, 2021 at 13:33:36 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 760
Tie-breaking rule: March 5th, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
July 21 - Express Entry - Results: Rounds of invitations
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #197 – July 21, 2021
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Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 462
Rank required to be invited to apply: 462nd or above
Date and time of round: July 21, 2021 at 13:01:45 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 734
Tie-breaking rule: April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
July 13 - Express Entry Annual update
IRCC has updated the table that shows how much money you need to settle in Canada. To stay eligible, you may need to update your settlement fund numbers in your Express Entry profile. The update must be done no later than July 15, 2021.
Updating your profile doesn’t change the date and time that IRCC received it, so you’ll keep your rank if you’re in a tie-breaker situation.
Proof of funds is how you show IRCC that you have enough money to settle in Canada. If IRCC invites you to apply, you must give written proof that you have this money.
Who needs proof of funds
You need proof of funds to meet the minimum requirements of the
*Federal Skilled Worker Program
*Federal Skilled Trades Program
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July 9 - Express Entry Draw
Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 4,500
Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,500th or above
Date and time of round: July 08, 2021 at 14:02:45 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 369
Tie-breaking rule: June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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July 8 - Express Entry Draw
Invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #195 – July 7, 2021
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 627
Rank required to be invited to apply: 627 or above
Date and time of round: July 7, 2021 at 13:17:37 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 760
Tie-breaking rule: June 14, 2021 at 07:44:05 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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June 23 - Express Entry Draw
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 1,002Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,002 or above
Date and time of round: June 23, 2021 at 15:41:38 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 742
Tie-breaking rule: February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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June 10 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW # 192
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #192 – June 10, 2021
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Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 6,000 Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 6,000th or above
Date and time of round: June 10, 2021 at 12:29:11 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 368
Tie-breaking rule: April 28, 2021 at 05:45:14 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
June 9 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW # 191
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 940
Rank required to be invited to apply: 940th or above
Date and time of round: June 09, 2021 at 13:16:30 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 711
Tie-breaking rule: February 16, 2021 at 09:06:30 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
May 31 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW # 190
Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 5,956
Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,956th or above
Date and time of round: May 31, 2021 at 13:19:23 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 380
Tie-breaking rule: May 28, 2021 at 14:45:22 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles..
May 26 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW # 189
Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 500
Rank required to be invited to apply: 500th or above
Date and time of round: May 26, 2021 at 10:41:44 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713
Tie-breaking rule: April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC
May 20 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW # 188
Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 1,842
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,842th or above
Date and time of round: May 20, 2021 at 10:10:54 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 397
Tie-breaking rule: April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
May 18 - Ontario PNP Employer Job Offer: International Student stream draw
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply to candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream.
OINP invited 138 candidates who had an Expression of interest (EOI) minimum score of 77 and also had a job offer.
Do you want to apply for the OINP? You need to have an EOI profile on the Ontario web portal.
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May 13 - Express Entry - Canadian Express Class Draw - may 13, 2021
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #187 – May 13, 2021
Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 4,147
Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,147th or above
Date and time of round: May 13, 2021 at 16:50:04 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 401
Tie-breaking rule: April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
April 1 - EXPRESS ENTRY - CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS DRAW: APRIL 1, 2021
Number of invitations issued: 5,000Footnote*
Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,000th or above
Date and time of round: April 1, 2021 at 11:04:53 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 432
Tie-breaking rule: February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
March 31 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #180 – MARCH 31, 2021
Number of invitations issued: 284
Rank required to be invited to apply: 284 or above
Date and time of round: March 31, 2021 at 11:21:22 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 778
Candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program were eligible for this round of invitations.
March 18 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #179 INVITES 5,000 CEC CANDIDATES
March 18: Express Entry rounds of invitation draw #179 invites 5,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) who had a CRS score of 449.
The tie-breaking rule included candidates who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 19, 2021 UTC.
March 17 - 183 PNP CANDIDATES INVITED IN EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #178
March 17: Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites 183 candidates who had a CRS score of 682. All invited candidates had earlier been nominated for a provincial nomination (PNP), which means that the candidates only had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 83.
March 8 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #177 INVITES 671 PNP CANDIDATES
The candidates invited had a minimum score of 739.
To date Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 38,657 ITAs in 7 draws: 4 PNP draws issuing 1,949 ITAs, 3 CEC draws, issuing 36,708 ITAs.
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February 13 - Express Entry Draw #176
ITA 27,332 : CRS score 75 : Program CEC
February 10 - Express Entry Draw #175
ITA 654 : CRS score 720 : Program PNP
January 31, 2021 - Express Entry: Summary of Draws January: Draw #174, 173, 172, 171
In 2021 Canada plans to invite more than 401,000 new immigrants from all around the world. In January, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 4 draws and invited Canadian Experience candidates (CEC) and those who had a provincial nomination. The comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score varied between 454 to 813. Incidentally, candidates in the Federal Skills Workers (FSW) program were not considered in these draws. In a way, it seems that the Express Entry strategy has mirrored the government’s strategy in mitigating Covid-19 in Canada. During the first wave in Spring 2020 all the Express Entry draws were program specific. It seems that IRCC is reverting to program-specific draws again this year as provinces brace to curtail the second Covid-19 wave.
The breakdown of EE draws in January is as follows:
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December 23 - EE DRAW INVITES 5,000 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR in the last draw of 2020
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool on December 9 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 468, which was the one one point lower than the last draw on December 9.
December 9 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 5,000 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool on December 9 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 469, which was the same as the draw on November 25.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 5,000 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
This is the sixth consecutive all program draw which denotes that IRCC is slowly getting back to pre-covid-19 draws. Total number of ITAs issued in 2020 will be over 100,000, for the first time.
NOVEMBER 25 - EE DRAW INVITES 5,000 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool on November 25 in agin the biggest draw to date to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 469, which was3 points lower than the draw on November 5.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 5,000 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
NOVEMBER 18 - Biggest EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 5,000 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,000 candidates in the Express Entry pool on November 18 in the biggest draw to date to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 472, which was 6 points lower than the draw on November 5.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 5,000 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
This is the sixth consecutive all program draw which denotes that IRCC is slowly getting back to pre-covid-19 draws. Total number of ITAs issued is now 92,350.
November 5 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 4,500 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,500 candidates in the Express Entry pool on November 5 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 478, which was 7 points more that the draw on October 14.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 4,500 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
This is the fifth consecutive all program draw which denotes that IRCC is slowly getting back to pre-covid-19 draws.
October 14 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 4,500 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,500 candidates in the Express Entry pool on October 14 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 471, which was the same as the draw on September 30.
This draw brings the total number of ITAs issued to 82,850.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 4,500 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
This is the fourth consecutive all program draw which denotes that IRCC is slowly getting back to pre-covid-19 draws.
TIE-BREAKING RULE: September 1, 2020 AT 12:11:23 UTC
September 30 - Express Entry Draw invites 4,200 candidates to apply for PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,200 candidates in the Express Entry pool on September 30 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 471, which was one point lower than a similar draw on September 16.
This draw brings the total number of ITAs issued to 78,350.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 4,200 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
This is the third consecutive all program draw which denotes that IRCC is slowly getting back to pre-covid-19 draws.
Tie-breaking rule: March 2, 2020 at 12:47:08 UTC
September 16 - Express Entry Draw invites 4,200 candidates to apply for PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,200 candidates in the Express Entry pool on September 16 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 472, which was three points lower than a similar draw on September 2.
This draw brings the total number of ITAs issued to 74,150.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 4,200 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
Candidates from all Express Entry programs were eligible for this round of invitation.
September 2 - Express Entry Draw invites 4,200 candidates to apply for PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,200 candidates in the Express Entry pool on September 2 to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program, CEC and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 475, which was one point lower than a similar draw on August 5.
This is the 29th draw this year, the total number of ITAs issued are 69,950.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates from the pool are selected and invited to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible to be invited to make an application, the candidate must be ranked among the first 4,200 eligible candidates in the general ranking.
Candidates from all Express Entry programs were eligible for this round of invitation.
AUGUST 20 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 3,300 CEC CANDIDATES
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,300 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool on August 20, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 454, which was nine points higher than the last CEC draw held on July 23 and had a cut-off score of 445.
Do you want to improve your Comprehensive Ranking (CRS) score? Fill out the free assessment form for assistance.
August 19 - Express Entry Draw: 600 PNP Candidates Invited to apply for Permanent Residence
The new Express Entry draw today, August 19, issued 600 invitation to Provincial Nominee Program candidates who had a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 771. Candidates who previously received a nomination through the PNP received a nomination. This draw invited 43 more candidates than the previous PNP draw.
IRCC has issued 62,450 invitation to eligible candidates to date for provincial nomination and todays CRS cutoff score of 771 was the highest so far.
This is the third draw this month that has issued ITAs for PR. The other two ITAs draws were on:
• August 5, ITAs issued 3,900, cut-off score 476, all-program draw
• August 6, ITAs issued 250, cut-off score 415, Federal Skilled Trades Program
The next express entry draw is schedule for August 20 and geared toward Canadian Experience Class candidates
August 6, 2020 – Express Entry Draw Issued Invitations To 250 Federal Skilled Trades Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence.
The cut-off score was 415.
The Express Entry System has three immigration programs which enable skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. 1) Federal Skills Workers Class 2) Federal Skilled Trades Class 3) Canadian Experience Class.
The cut-off score was 58 points higher than the previous draw which was 357 points. To date the government of Canada has issued 61,850 invitations to apply (ITAs).
To qualify for the Federal Skills Workers Stream (FSW) applicants requires to have two years work experience in either of the below trades:
• industrial, electrical and construction
• maintenance, equipment operation
• technical and supervisor jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
• processing, manufacturing, utilities, central control operations
• chefs, cooks
• butchers or bakers
IRCC ranks candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates are selected from the pool and invited to apply for permanent residence.
August 5 - EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INVITES 3,900 CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,900 candidates in the Express Entry pool on August 5, to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 476, which was two points lower than a similar draw on July 8.
This is the 23nd draw this year, the total number of ITAs issued being 57,700, which is a new high.
Do you want to improve your Comprehensive Ranking (CRS) score? Fill out the free assessment on for assistance.
July 23 - Express Entry: 3,343 CEC Candidates Invited to Apply
Today, July 23, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,343 candidates in the Express Entry (EE) draw to apply for permanent residence in a program specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 445 and all candidates had applied through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This score was 14 points higher than the last CEC, Express Entry score of 431 on June 25.
The May 31 draw had the lowest CRS score of 413.
July 22 - Express Entry draw issues ITAs to 557 PNP Candidates
Today, July 22, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 557 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who had their profile in the Express Entry system. The cut off score was 687.
Candidates who received ITAs had received a provincial nomination from the provincial nomination program (PNP) and received 600 more points towards their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS).
The tie-breaking rule for this draw was November 11, 2019 at 08:51:21 UTC. All candidates who had a score of 687 and above received an ITA.
Total number of candidates who have received an ITA this year are 54, 357.
July 8 - Express Entry Draw Invites 3,900 Candidates to Apply for PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,900 candidates in the Express Entry pool on July 8, to apply for permanent residence. Federal Skilled Workers Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates are now eligible to receive invitation to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 478, which was seven points higher than a similar draw on March 4.
This is the 22nd draw this year, the total number of ITAs issued being 53,800, which is a new high.
Do you want to improve your Comprehensive Ranking (CRS) score? Fill out the free assessment on for assistance.
June 25 - Express Entry: 3,508 CEC Candidates Invited to Apply
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,508 candidates in the Express Entry pool on June 25, to apply for permanent residence in a program specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 431 and all candidates had applied through the CEC stream. It was six points lower than the last CEC EE draw of 437. The May 31 draw had the lowest CRS score of 413.
With this draw the cut off the CRS score continues to be low amidst Covid-19.
June 11 - Express Entry: 3,559 Candidates Invited to Apply
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,559 candidates in the Express Entry pool on June 11, to apply for permanent residence in a program specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 437, which is a decrease of three points from the previous draw. The last EE draw on May 28 invited candidates who had a CRS score of 440.
With this draw the cut off score continues to drop in successive draws amidst Covid-19.
This a second consecutive draw in a week, as the draw on June 10, invited 341 PNP candidates in Express Entry pool and the CRS score was 743.
The total number of ITAs issued in 2020 now stands at 46,000. Also, there were thirteen draws in the CEC stream and PNP in May and June.
June 10 - Express Entry Draw: 341 PNP Candidates Received NOIs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 341 candidates in the Express Entry pool on June 10, to apply for permanent residence who had provincial nominations.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 743. All candidates invited had a human capital score of 143. The last EE draw on May 27 invited CEC candidates who had a CRS score of 757.
To date, this is the seventh draw that has focused on PNP candidates. Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. Express Entry candidates who have received PNP nominations for PR since the beginning of May are now over 2000.
May 28 - Express Entry: 3,515 Candidates Invited to Apply Today
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,515 candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 28, to apply for permanent residence in a program specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 440, which is a decrease of seven points from the previous draw. The last EE draw on May 15 invited candidates who had a CRS score of 447.
With this draw the cut off score continues to drop in successive draws amidst Covid-19.
This a second consecutive draw in a week, as the draw on May 27, invited 385 PNP candidates in Express Entry pool and the CRS score was 757.
Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. To date IRCC has held twelve program-specific draws concentrating exclusively on PNP and Canadian Experience Class candidates.
Both groups of applicants tend to be in Canada than candidates coming through the Federal Skills workers Class and Skilled Trades Class, which implies that the current travel restrictions will not hinder their application.
May 27 - Express Entry Draw : 385 PNP Candidates Invited
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 385 candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 27, to apply for permanent residence who had provincial nominations.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 757. The last EE draw on invited CEC candidates who had a CRS score of 718.
Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. To date IRCC has held six PNP draw from the Express Entry System and 38, 585 Express Entry candidates have received invitations for PR this year.
May 15-Express Entry Draw: Lowest CRS Score since January 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,371 candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 15, to apply for permanent residence in a program-specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 447, which is a decrease of five points from the previous draw. The last EE draw on May 1 invited candidates who had a CRS score of 452.
This is now the lowest cut off score in a draw since January 2019.
This a second consecutive draw in a week, as the draw on May 13, invited 529 candidates in Express Entry.
Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. To date IRCC has held eight program-specific draws concentrating exclusively on PNP and Canadian Experience Class candidates.
Both groups of applicants tend to be in Canada than candidates coming through the Federal Skills workers Class and Skilled Trades Class, which implies that the current travel restrictions will not hinder them.
May 13 - New Express Entry Draw Invites 529 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 529 candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 13, to apply for permanent residence in a program-specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 718. The last EE draw on invited CEC candidates who had a CRS score of 452.
This draw was geared towards candidates who qualified for a Provincial Nomination. This is second draw conducted by IRCC this month.
Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. To date IRCC has held nine program-specific draws concentrating exclusively on PNP and Canadian Experience Class candidates.
Both groups of applicants tend to be in Canada than candidates coming through the Federal Skills workers Class and Skilled Trades Class, which implies that the current travel restrictions will not hinder them.
May 1 - New Express Entry Draw Invites 3,311 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,311 candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 1, to apply for permanent residence in a program-specific draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 452. The last EE draw on April 16 invited candidates who had a CRS score of 455.
This is by far the lowest cut off score in a draw in 2020.
Since the introduction of travel restrictions program-specific invitation rounds have become more frequent for Express Entry draws. To date IRCC has held eight program-specific draws concentrating exclusively on PNP and Canadian Experience Class candidates.
Both groups of applicants tend to be in Canada than candidates coming through the Federal Skills workers Class and Skilled Trades Class, which implies that the current travel restrictions will not hinder them.
The COVID-19 Canada borders closures to non-citizens and sweeping travel restrictions in place are having an impact on IRCC ability to process applications.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
April 29 - Express Entry Draw Invites 589 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 589 candidates in the Express Entry pool on April 29, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 692.
April 16 - Express Entry Draw Invites 3,782 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,782 candidates in the Express Entry pool on April 16, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 455.
April 15 - Express Entry Draw Invites 118 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 118 candidates in the Express Entry pool on April 15, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 808.
April 9 - Express Entry Draw Invites 3,294 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,294 candidates in the Express Entry pool on April 9, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 464.
March 23 - CEC Express Entry Draw Invites 3,232 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,232 candidates in the Express Entry pool on March 23, to apply for permanent residence in the details released yesterday. All candidates who received ITAs were in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Since 2015 this is only the second CEC draw.
The intention of this draw was focused on foreign nationals who have a minimum one year’s Canadian work experience. The main recipients of this draw are international students who obtain a three-year post-graduate work permit (PGWP) after completing a two-year study program at a designated learning institution (DLI).
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 467. The last EE draw on March 18 invited candidates who had a CRS score of 720 and targeted candidates who had received a provincial nomination. The cut-off score of this draw was three points lower than the all-program draw cut-off score of 470 on March 4th.
With this draw the total number of invitations to apply sent to date stands at 22,6
March 18 - New Express Entry Draw Invites 668 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 668 candidates in the Express Entry pool on March 18, to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 720. The last EE draw on March 4 invited candidates who has a CRS score of 471.
With this draw the total number of invitations to apply sent to date stands at 19,368.
The COVID-19 Canada borders closures to non-citizens and sweeping travel restrictions in place are having an impact on IRCC ability to process applications.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
March 4 - Express Entry Draw Invites 3,900 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,900 candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 471. This is a 1-point increase from the last draw on February 19. Candidates who applied before February 25th, and who had a score of 471 were invited to apply.
With this draw the total number of invitations to apply sent to date stands at 18,700.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
According to IRCC there are currently, as of March 3rd, 145,436 candidates in the Express Entry Pool; and there are 21,905 candidates who have a CRS score of 451 and higher.
February 19 - Express Entry Draw Invites 4,500 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,500 candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 470. This is a 2-points decrease from the last draw on February 5th.
Express Entry was introduced by IRCC in 2015 and is one of the most popular routes for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and today’s draw of 4,500 is the biggest draw in its history.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
A key fact to note is that there are currently 144,042 candidates to date in the Express Entry Pool; and there are 21,116 candidates who have a CRS score of 451 and higher.
February 5 - New Express Entry Draw Invites 3,500 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,500 candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 472. This is a 1-point increase from the last draw on January 22.
IRCC takes into account factors such as education, English/French language proficiency, age, work experience to rank candidates in the Express Entry system. You don’t need a job offer to be get an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
January 22 New Express Entry Draw Invites 3,400 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,400 candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score was 471. This is a 2 point decrease from the last draw on January 8.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
A key fact to note is that there are currently 141,258 in the Express Entry Pool of candidates; and there are 19,458 candidates who have a CRS score of 451 and higher.
January 8, 2020 - 2020 First Express Entry Draw Invites 3,400 Candidates for Permanent Residence
Minimum CRS score was 473. This is a 4-point increase from the last draw on December 19.
The goal of IRCC is to admit new permanent residents in Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class is scheduled to increase to 85,800 this year.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW – DECEMBER 19
In today’s Express Entry draw IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply. The Comprehensive Ranking System minimum score was 469. The cutoff score was 3 point lower than the last Express Entry draw on December 11.
To date 85,300 Express Entry candidates have received an Invitation to Apply.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW – DECEMBER 11
In today’s Express Entry draw IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply. The Comprehensive Ranking System minimum score was 472. The cutoff score was 1 point higher than the last Express Entry draw on November 27.
To date 82,100 Express Entry candidates have received an Invitation to Apply.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW – NOVEMBER 27
In today’s Express Entry draw IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply. The Comprehensive Ranking System minimum score was 471. The cutoff score was 1 point lower than the last Express Entry draw on November 13.
To date 78,900 Express Entry candidates have received an Invitation to Apply.
Express Entry Draw – November 13
In today’s Express Entry draw IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) issued 3,600 Invitations to Apply. The Comprehensive Ranking System minimum score was 472. The cutoff score was 3 points lower than the last Express Entry draw on October 30.
Express Entry Draw - October 30
*** ITAs issued - 3900
*** Minimum score - 475
Total number of Invitations to Apply to date in 2019 - 71,700
The cutoff score was 11 points higher than the last Express Entry draw on October 2.
October 16 - Express Entry draw issued Invitations to Apply to 500 Federal Skilled Trades candidates
The cut-off score was 357.
The Express Entry System has three immigration programs which enable skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. 1) Federal Skills Workers Class 2) Federal Skilled Trades Class 3) Canadian Experience Class.
The cut-off score was 81 points lower that the previous draw which was 438 points.
International Experience Canada - Rounds of invitations - October 4
On October 4, IRCC held the last invitations round for all categories/pools of International Experience Canada (IEC) for the 2019. In the last week of the season, IRCC invited 738 candidates to apply for a Work Permit in the IEC. Details about the round: https://buff.ly/2pUOPzv
October 2 - Express Entry draw issues 3,600 invitations to apply
The Express Entry draw of today, October 2nd, issued 3,900 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 464. The score in this draw was higher by 2 points from the last draw on September 18th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: September 18, 2019
The Express Entry draw of today, September 18th, issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) and were issued to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462. The score in this draw was lower by 1 point from the last draw on September 4th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: September 4, 2019
The Express Entry draw of today, September 4th, issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) and were issued to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463. The score in this draw went up by 6 points from the last draw on August 20th.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: August 20, 2019
There was an Express Entry draw on August 20th, Tuesday and 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to applications who had a CRS score of 457.
This was the lowest minimum CRS score since the month of May. Also, it is worth making a note that the last draw held on a Tuesday was on September 8, 2015.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: August 12, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 466, which was 7 higher than the cut-off score of July 24th of 459.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: July 24, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 459, which was 1 point less than the cut-off score of July 10th, of 460.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: July 10, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 460, which was 2 points less than the cut-off score of June 26th, of 462.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: June 26, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 467, which was 3 points less than the cut-off score of May 29th, of 470.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: MAY 29, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,350 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 470.
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: MAY 15, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 500 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants in the Federal Skills Trades Program to apply for Permanent Residence (PR). The cut off score was 332.
This is the first program-specific draw in 2019; the last Federal Skilled Trades Class draw was on September 24, 2018, the minimum CRS score at that time was 284 and 400 ITAs were issued.
Express Entry Draw: May 1, 2019
IRCC issued 3,350 ITA’s to applicants in the Express Entry system to apply for PR. The cut off score was 450, and is one point lower since the last draw on April 17th. There is a continual trend of decrease in the score since March 14th of 456.
April 17, 2019 - Express Entry Draw # 115
In this draw 3,350 invitations to apply for permanent residence were issued. The cut-off score was 451.
April 3, 2019 - Express Entry Draw # 114
Today’s draw saw 3,350 (ITAs) invitations to apply for permanent residence issued to applicants in the Express Entry who had a score of 451. Today’s draw was one point lower than the previous draw held on March 20th, which was 452. The score has gone down for a third time in a row.
March 20, 2019 - Express Entry Round # 113
Today’s draw, March 20th, the Government of Canada issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the draw was 452, which was an increase of points from the previous draw held on March 6th.
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March 6, 2019 - Express Entry Round # 112
The Government of Canada issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) to candidates in the Express Entry system. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the draw was 454, which was a decrease of 3 points from the previous draw held on February 20th.
