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Summary of August’s Initial Express Entry Draw
The Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently orchestrated an all-encompassing Express Entry draw.
This most recent express entry draw, conducted on August 01, 2023, saw a total of 2,000 candidates receiving invitations from the pool. To be considered for this round of invitations, the candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 517.
Express Entry Draw #259
Number of invitations issued: 2,000
Rank necessary for an invitation to apply: 2,000 or higher
Type of draw: No specific program
Date and time of round: August 01, 2023, at 13:25:02 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranking candidates invited: 517
Tie-breaking rule: June 30, 2023, at 11:45:05 UTC
If a tie occurs with the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles. All-program draws target candidates from various streams such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Express Entry All-Program Qualifications
There isn’t a single perfect candidate profile for PR in an All-program Express Entry draw. However, an optimal candidate would generally meet the following criteria:
| Eligibility criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
| Language skills | English or French skills CLB 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 occupations CLB 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 occupations | English or French skills CLB 7 | English or French skills CLB 5 for speaking and listening CLB 4 for reading and writing |
| work experience level | Experience working in Canada in roles found in one or more of these NOC TEER Categories:– TEER 0 TEER 1 TEER 2 TEER 3 | Professional experience in roles categorized under one of the NOC TEER Categories:– TEER 0 TEER 1 TEER 2 TEER 3 | Hands-on experience in a skilled profession within the primary groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:- -Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers -Major Group 73, general trades -Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production -Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production -Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers -Major Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding –Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors -Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers and bakers -Unit Group 62200, chefs |
| Amount of work experience | One year spent working in Canada in the past 3 years (a mix of full-time or part-time work) | A solid year of work experience within the last 10 years (a blend of part-time, full-time or multiple jobs in your primary occupation) | Two years of work, spread over the last 5 years (a combination of full-time or part-time work) |
| Job offer | Not required. | Not required. However, you can earn selection criteria (FSW) points by securing a valid job offer. | required A valid job offer should include full-time employment for a minimum duration of one year or A certification of qualification for that specific skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial, or federal authority |
| Education | Not required. | Secondary education required. You have the opportunity to score additional selection criteria (FSW) points based on your higher education credentials. | Not required. |
Candidates pursuing any of the Express Entry linked Canada PR pathways are assessed using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Aspects influencing your CRS score include Age, Language Skills, Education, Work Experience, Spousal Sponsorship, Provincial Nomination, Siblings in Canada, and Adaptability.
Candidates who score highest on the CRS points calculator are most likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency.
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