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Fewer draws and an updated NOC set the stage for a higher number of Express Entry ITAs in 2023.

IRCC has issued invitations to apply for the second time during August for Canadian Experience class applicants.

In the latest draw on September 19, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

Canada invited 919 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 30.

The newly released Express Entry Year-End report for 2023 reveals a significant increase in the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) distributed 110,266 ITAs across 42 draws in 2023, marking a 136% rise from 2022’s 46,539 ITAs.

Although all-program Express Entry draws could resume in two weeks, it may not be the end of PNP draws forever. Before the pandemic, IRCC occasionally held PNP-only draws. IRCC sees the PNP as paramount to supporting the economic development regions across Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its first Express Entry round of invitations in over a month.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates in the most recent Express Entry draw.

British Columbia is the only province to hold a general or targeted draw in the last week.

Three of Canada’s provinces have nominated candidates through streams of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Four provinces issue ITAs in most recent draws.

At first glance, it may seem a relatively simple task to predict future CRS scores based on previous cut-offs. As draws, increase and time elapses, the CRS cut-offs continues to drop. However, the situation is more complex in reality.

IRCC says immigration law does not prohibit multiple applications, but there will be no refund of processing fees paid.

IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) and the Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 516.

Rapid growing of workers and skilled workers in agriculture and agri-food in Canada is an alarming sign to select more foreigners through immigration programs in this field of expertise to work in this industry. 

Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond

IRCC is inviting more Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

The benefits of applying to both

The first half of 2023 has been an interesting chapter in Express Entry history.

The immigration minister wants Canada would attract foreign nationals with specific in-demand work experience and proficiencies.