Canada has held its fourth all-program Express Entry draw on 17th August, 2022.

Canada's Express Entry draws for all programs resumed

The Invitations to Apply (ITA) issued were 2,250 for permanent residence in Canada. The Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 525. Express Entry is one of Canada’s most popular immigration pathways for skilled newcomers.

There was no program specified for this draw which means that candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) were eligible to be invited.

The number of candidates invited has increased by 250 with each draw while the minimum CRS score is steadily declining each week by eight or nine points. The current cut-off score is 33 points lower than the July 6 draw, which was 557. Today’s CRS represents a decline of 8 points compared to the last draw on August 3.

What changes are expected in 2023?

The Express Entry is focusing to target skilled workers who are best suited to fill the gaps in Canada’s labour force by responding to labour market needs (including the French language migrants outside Quebec). Canada plans to welcome 55,900 permanent residents through Express Entry in 2022 and this number will dramatically increase to 111,500 by the end of 2024.

By inviting candidates through Express Entry, IRCC can process applications more efficiently as the candidates have already met a baseline of eligibility, according to their CRS score.

The candidates who wish to apply contact Eminent today!!