Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) executed another Express Entry draw today. This all-program draw entailed the selection of applicants from every one of the three Express Entry pathways and affiliated Provincial Nominee Program streams.
On September 26, 2023, the most recent Express Entry draw was revealed, during which 3,000 invitees with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 504 were selected. This event is the second all-program draw event by IRCC within the month of September.
The previous all-program draw took place on September 11, inviting 3,200 individuals, each with a minimum CRS score of 531. The September 26 draw saw a reduction in CRS by 27 points.
Express Entry Draw #265: Highlights
Minister's instructions regarding invitations for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #265 were dated September 26, 2023.
Type of draw: No Program Specified
No. of issued invitations: 3,000 Rank required: 3,000 or above Round Date and time: September 26, 2023, at 13:38:55 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranking candidates invited: 504 Tie-breaking rule: September 11, 2023, at 20:24:18 UTC
In situations where multiple applicants have the same minimum score, the deciding factor becomes the specific date and time on which their Express Entry forms were submitted. During this series of invitations, candidates for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs might receive invitations.
Express Entry into Canada: A Simplified Pathway to Permanent Residency
Canada's Express Entry Protocol facilitates a more efficient process for immigration under economic classes, namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
• Eligibility Check: Confirm if you meet the requirements for one of the Express Entry programs.
• Document Preparation: Gather required documents like passport, language test results, and educational assessments.
• Create Express Entry Profile: Fill out and submit your profile online, providing information about your skills, work experience, language ability, and other details.
• Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA): Wait for an Express Entry draw. If your profile is among those selected, you’ll receive an ITA.
• Submit Application for Permanent Residence: Once you get the ITA, complete and submit your permanent residence application online within 60 days.