Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC invited 4800 candidates
In its 13th Express Entry draw in 2023, IRCC has invited numerous candidates
In an all-program draw, 4800 candidates have received ITAs ( Invitation to Apply ) from IRCC.To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum 488 score in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
This is an all-program draw and in such draws, individuals are assessed from all three Express Entry programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Programme (FSTP). This draw comes after the most recent one on May 10, when 589 individuals were awarded ITAs in a Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP)-specific lottery. Candidates are only considered in a PNP only draw if they are in the Express Entry pool and have been nominated by a Canadian province.
Express Entry in 2023
Express Entry has yet to develop a distinct trend in terms of the number of applicants invited, the frequency of draws, or even the style of draws during 2023. The January drawings were held two weeks apart, as was customary before the pandemic, and invited applicants from all programs. This changed in February when IRCC staged four program-specific lotteries between the 1st of February and the 1st of March. The FSWP also held its first program-specific draw in February. In February, there were three draws, while in March, there was one draw per week. During March, over 21,000 applicants were invited. In Express Entry history, this was the second-highest amount of ITAs granted in a single month. The pre-pandemic schedule of one all-program draw every two weeks was restored in April.
Later this year, it is likely that IRCC will begin holding draws that focus on specific Express Entry criteria rather than a high CRS score. Bill C-19 obtained Royal Assent in June 2022, making this feasible. The Bill will empower Canada's immigration minister to invite applicants who can best serve Canada's economic goals by relieving pressure in certain areas caused by persistent worker shortages.
The IRCC and the immigration minister have complete authority over Express Entry drawings. It must be noted that no provision in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act specifies when drawings will take place, which programs will be used, the number of candidates, or the minimal CRS cut-off score.
About Express Entry
Express Entry is the quickest and most popular method for immigrants wishing to settle in Canada. Permanent residence petitions submitted using the Express Entry mechanism typically take 6 months to process. The following programs are administered under it:
- Federal Skilled Trades Programme (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Workers Programme (FSWP)
Candidates who meet the requirements for the aforementioned programs are eligible for Express Entry. Candidates can also apply for PNP through express entry. If they are nominated, they will gain bonus points and will be given preference over others. Eligible candidates must provide a profile for their application to be processed. Following that, the ITAs (Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residency in Canada) are granted to the best scoring Candidates in the consecutive Express Entry Draws. The candidate must submit the entire application of documents needed within 60 days of getting the ITA. Once the authorities receive the entire application, the candidate's permanent residence visa is completed in 6 months or less.
FAQs
- What are the Express Entry eligibility requirements?
The CRS, or Comprehensive Ranking System, is used in the Canada Express Entry procedure. To be eligible for Canada Express Entry, applicants must achieve the minimum points necessary in the programs listed above. Typically, points are assigned based on education, skills, age, language competence, experience, job record, and provincial/territorial nomination. Candidates can increase their score by 600 points if they receive a provincial nomination under the provincial nominee program (PNP).
- What is the cost of Express Entry?
- Language exams cost $300.
- ECA (Educational Credential Assessment): $200
- Biometrics are $85 per individual.
- Government costs $1,325 (Adults) and $225 (Children).
- Medical examination expenses are $450 for adults and $250 for children.
- Certificates of police clearance: $100
- Any extra charges
- Can I apply for Express Entry more than once?
No, there cannot be two applications for the same applicant in Canada Express Entry at the same time. If you are married and your spouse is qualified, you can submit your profile alongside them since in some cases, you can have two profiles for the same family. If you haven't received your ITA after 12 months, you can resubmit your profile and remain in the Express Entry pool for another 12 months.
What should be your next step?
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