Canada holds the very first Express Entry draw (237th Express Entry Draw) of the year 2023 on Wednesday, 11.01.2023. This is the 237th Round of Invitations.
Draw number: 237
Draw date: 11.01.2023
Draw day: Wednesday
Time of draw: 16:14:19 UTC
CRS cut-off: 507
ITAs issued: 5500
Type of draw: All program draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry for the year 2023. There was an unexpected spike in both the Invitation to Apply issued and the CRS cut-off. While the ITAs issued in the rounds of invitation increased by 750 applicants, the CRS cut-off spiked by a whopping 16 points.
There had been no Express Entry draw since 23rd November 2022 due to the technical glitch caused by the implementation of the new NOC code 2021 version 1.0.
Express Entry draws 2022: At a Glance
In the year 2022, IRCC conducted 11 all program draws and invited 35750 eligible applicants to apply for Canada PR through the Express Entry system.
Express Entry is set to undergo major changes as early as in the first quarter of the year 2023. With the Bill C-19, a more targeted Express Entry draw might become a possibility. This is a step to enable the Canadian government meet the country’s acute skilled labour shortage through the Express Entry system.
The current unexpected rise in the cut-off score of the Comprehensive Ranking System must not discourage you from making a profile and entering into the Express Entry pool. The popular immigration program is expected to become more inclusive in the upcoming months.
The previous all program Express Entry draws held in 2022 are tabulated below.
| Draw | Draw Date | CRS Cut-off | Cut-off Decrease by | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
236 |
23.11.2022 |
491 |
03 |
4750 |
|
235 |
09.11.2022 |
494 |
02 |
4750 |
|
234 |
26.10.2022 |
496 |
04 |
4750 |
|
233 |
12.10.2022 |
500 |
04 |
4250 |
|
232 |
28.09.2022 |
504 |
06 |
3750 |
|
231 |
14.09.2022 |
510 |
06 |
3250 |
|
230 |
31.08.2022 |
516 |
09 |
2750 |
|
229 |
17.08.2022 |
525 |
08 |
2250 |
|
228 |
03.08.2022 |
533 |
09 |
2000 |
|
227 |
20.07.2022 |
542 |
15 |
1750 |
|
226 |
06.07.2022 |
557 |
- |
1500 |
|
|
Total |
|
66 points |
35750 |
| Draw |
Draw Date |
CRS Cut-off |
Cut-off Decrease by |
ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
236 |
23.11.2022 |
491 |
03 |
4750 |
|
235 |
09.11.2022 |
494 |
02 |
4750 |
|
234 |
26.10.2022 |
496 |
04 |
4750 |
|
233 |
12.10.2022 |
500 |
04 |
4250 |
|
232 |
28.09.2022 |
504 |
06 |
3750 |
|
231 |
14.09.2022 |
510 |
06 |
3250 |
|
230 |
31.08.2022 |
516 |
09 |
2750 |
|
229 |
17.08.2022 |
525 |
08 |
2250 |
|
228 |
03.08.2022 |
533 |
09 |
2000 |
|
227 |
20.07.2022 |
542 |
15 |
1750 |
|
226 |
06.07.2022 |
557 |
- |
1500 |
|
|
Total |
|
66 points |
35750 |
As we can observe from the table above, there has been a constant, although marginal dip in the CRS cut-off throughout the draws. The ITAs issued, on the other hand, have steadily increased. The past three Express Entry draws have issued a constant 4750 ITAs, while the CRS cut-off has continued to reduce.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is one of the fastest and the most popular pathways for economic immigration to Canada. It offers skilled immigrants an expedited way to get Canada PR. Express Entry includes three streams :
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): This stream is known to have received the highest invitations to apply for Canada PR. FSWP is for skilled workers with eligible foreign work experience. You must gain 67 points out of 100 inorder to be eligible for this program.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): This Express Entry stream is for skilled workers who have eligible experience in a skilled trade.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Canadian Experience Class is an Express Entry stream that invites skilled workers who possess eligible Canadian work experience.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) also has special Express Entry pathways for immigrants who are also eligible to apply through Express Entry. Applicants with a provincial nomination receive an additional 600 points in the CRS calculator.
An all program draw is the one that issues ITAs to all the four pathways i.e. FSWP, FSTP, CEC and PNP.
What are Express Entry draws?
Once you are eligible for any of the above Express Entry streams, you will be able to create an Express Entry profile. Thereafter, you will be given a CRS score by the Comprehensive Ranking System as per the information provided while creating your profile and will enter into an Express Entry pool. Express Entry draws, also known as the Express Entry rounds of invitations are held every second week. These draws issue invitations to apply or ITAs to those profiles that have a CRS score higher than the draw’s cut-off.
Once you receive an ITA, you will have 60 days to apply for Canada PR. This will be the time when you will be required to submit all the documents such as ECA, IELTS (or CELPIP), etc to substantiate your eligibility and CRS score.
You receive your COPR or Confirmation of Permanent Residence once IRCC approves your PR application.
When is the next Express Entry draw?
The next Express Entry draw is expected to be held on 25th January, 2023. This year is expected to bring many substantial and welcoming changes to the Express Entry system. For instance, the Bill C-19 that is expected to be in effect next year will make Express Entry even more responsive to the Canadian skilled labour shortage. Similarly, the switch from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 and the new TEER system has introduced additional occupations that are now eligible to apply through Express Entry.
This is the best time to create your Express Entry profile and enter into the pool. Talent Connected Worldwide is India’s only CICC authorized immigration consultancy with a decade’s long experience in successful Canada immigration through Express Entry.
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