Express Entry | Canada Selects 4,800 Applicants

On June 8^th, the draw encompassed all three Federal Express Entry aligned programs namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP) and the Canadian Experience class. Additionally, the draw considered candidates from provincial immigration programs (PNPs) managed by provincial governments through Express Entry. The FSWP provides a pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers with a minimum of one year of work experience in a skilled occupation. The FSTP caters to skilled tradespeople with at least two years of work experience in a skilled trade. The CEC is designed for skilled workers who have acquired a minimum of one year of work experience in Canada.

Lately, the IRCC has been carrying out frequent Express Entry draws. The purpose of the Express Entry system, as was at the time it was implemented on January 1, 2015, was to simplify the immigration process and entice skilled workers to Canada by expediting their application processing time. With the passage of time, Express Entry has emerged as the primary route for economic immigration to Canada

By conducting the unique selection, IRCC has once more showcased its dedication to accept 1.5 million skilled immigrants by 2025. Aligning with Canada’s multi-year immigration objective for 2023-25 set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Read this article to learn about Canada’s multi-year immigration objective for 2023-25

In the case of candidates with equal scores, the tiebreaker will be determined by the chronological order of their Express Entry profile creation. For additional information on this matter, you can read this article. In this selection, candidates from various Federal Programs aligned with Express Entry, including the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and provincial nominee programs (PNPs) managed through Express Entry, were eligible.

The below chart shows the CRS Cut-off scores for the last 10 EE draws:

The chart illustrates a noticeable pattern in the recent Express Entry draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and this trend has been received with enthusiasm. Over the past two draws, there has been a decrease in the cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, resulting in a higher number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) being issued to eligible candidates. This adjustment has been made to ensure that IRCC achieves its immigration target for 2023-25, aiming to welcome over 500,000 new immigrants by the end of 2023.

When comparing the current situation to the period before 16 November 2022 when the new NOC [Version 2021] was not implemented, the new draw trend and changes made to the Express Entry system significantly enhance the prospects for individuals aspiring to immigrate.

What is Express Entry (EE) and how does it work?

Express Entry is an electronic selection system used by the Federal as well as Provincial governments of Canada [to select], as well as designated Canadian employers [to nominate] candidates for Canadian permanent residence under three of its popular economic [skilled] immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC),
• Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC),
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Candidates eligible for any of the above programs are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the Express Entry Pool. It is based on their Core/Human capital factors such as age, work experience, education, and language ability in English and/or French, etc. And, based on scores, candidates are periodically invited (or nominated) for permanent residence.

Contact us today to know if you qualify for Express Entry. Check out Owlspriority Immigration’s Canada Settlement Resources to learn about finding employment in Canada, making your initial days stress-free, etc.