Express Entry Draw 269

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The most recent draw of Canada's Express Entry System, managed by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), took place on October 24, 2023. This draw was exclusively dedicated to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

 Details Of Express Entry Draw 269

On October 24, IRCC held its 269th Express Entry draw, specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program candidates. 1,548 individuals were invited into this draw, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score set at 776.

• Category: Provincial Nominee Program
• No. of invitations issued: 1,548
• Required Rank (invited to apply): 1,548 or above
• Date: October 24, 2023
• Time of round: 14:23:38 UTC
• Minimum CRS score required: 776
• Tie-breaking rule: July 07, 2023 at 07:28:57 UTC

Analysis of the Express Entry's Draw

Following this recent Express Entry's draw, IRCC has issued a total of 91,321 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency visas (ITAs) across 33 draws held this year.

Canada had not conducted a PNP-specific Express Entry draw for nearly five months, with the last one being on May 10, 2023. The high cut-off score remains a characteristic feature of PNP-specific draws, as all PNP candidates are granted an additional 600 points through provincial nomination. However, candidates with low CRS scores need not be discouraged, as there are category-based Express Entry's draws that invite individuals with low CRS scores as well.

Understanding the Express Entry System

The Express Entry System functions as an application management platform overseeing the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates candidates based on various factors such as age, language proficiency, work experience, occupation and education. This comprehensive assessment ensures a fair and comprehensive assessment of each candidate's eligibility for permanent residence in Canada.

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