IRCC Conducts New All-Program Express Entry Draw: 3,725 ITAs Issued

Surya Rathee
[Published 11 Oct, 2023 | 04:55 AM]
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Great News for Express Entry candidates in the pool!

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry invitation round. Candidates from all three Express Entry streams and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) linked streams were targeted in this invitation round.

The latest Express Entry draw held on October 10, 2023, saw ITAs being issued to a total of 3,725 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 500. This was the first Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC in October.

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Express Entry Draw #268

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #268 - October 10, 2023

Type of draw: No Program Specified

• Number of invitations issued: 3,725
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,725 or above
• Date and time of round: October 10, 2023, at 15:49:55 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranking candidates invited: 500
• Tie-breaking rule: October 02, 2023, at 15:25:30 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. Invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs may be issued through this round of invitations.

Previous All-Program Express Entry Draws

IRCC has so far conducted 17 All-Program Express Entry Draws in 2023.

Express Entry Draws: Full List

There is no one-size-fits-all type of profile, which is eligible for a Canada PR in an all-program Express Entry draw.

Candidates applying under any of the Express Entry linked Canada PR pathways are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Factors that influence your CRS score include Age, Language Proficiency, Education, Work Experience, Spousal Sponsorship, Provincial Nomination, Siblings in Canada, and Adaptability.

Those with the highest scores in the CRS points calculator are more likely to receive an invitation to apply for Canada PR.

Next Express Entry Draw

The expected Canada Express Entry next draw prediction is October 25th, 2023.

Express Entry draws are typically conducted at regular two-week intervals, on a Wednesday. The timing, frequency, and CRS score of these draws are determined by the IRCC - and can vary depending on various factors including, the Canadian economy, labor market, and the immigration targets set in the Canada Immigration Level Plans for 2023-2025.

Source: canada.ca