A previous version of this article stated, in error, that this draw was aimed at skilled trades candidates. Immigration.ca apologises for this error. The correct draw details are below.
Canada has conducted a new all-program Express Entry draw, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply.
The August 1 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 517, 12 points higher than the previous all-program draw.
This was Canada’s 13th all-program draw of 2023.
It has also conducted:
- Four PNP draws
- Two draws targeted at healthcare occupations
- One draw targeted at STEM occupations
- Two draws targeted at French-speakers
- One draw targeted at Federal Skilled Worker candidates
Canada has now issued 71,849 ITAs in 2023 after inviting 45,115 candidates in the whole of 2022.
IRCC issued a record 114,431 ITAs in 2021, to all Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program candidates. It beat the previous record of 107,350 set in 2020.
Canada has a record immigration target of 465,000 for 2023.
The latest draw saw the tie-breaking rule implemented on June 30, 2023, at 7.45 am EST. If more than one candidate had the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before this date and time received invitations.
This was the 23rd round of invitations under Express Entry in 2023 and 259th overall.
Candidates have a 60-day window to submit their applications, which will be processed within the six-month standard.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by IRCC which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and parts of the Provincial Nomination Programs.
Stakeholders expect to see high numbers of invitations return as Canada builds towards its target of 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023.
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What Can Employers Do to Recruit Foreign Workers?
Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNPs) to ensure long-term retention of employees.
At immigration.ca we provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house skilledworker.com. We bring qualified candidates to Canada in the shortest time possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada’s leading immigration firms in the industry, with a strong online presence, to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements.
Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us here for further information.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
CRS scores are expected to remain above 500 under all program draws but fall under occupation specific draws as Canada increases the number of ITAs issued.
Securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended as one of the best pathways to ensuring an ITA in the next round of invitations.
Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free online evaluation. We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.
Resources:
- Immigration.ca News Articles – A daily news source outlining the latest developments in immigration, employment and the economy with commentaries by Attorney Colin Singer.
- At skilledworker.com we are dedicated to developing long-term strategic alliances with client companies and candidates alike. We strictly adhere to our guiding principles of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
Colin R. Singer is immigration counsel for www.immigration.ca and Managing Partner of skilledworker.com. He is one of Canada’s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys. Colin is internationally recognized as an experienced and recommended authority on Canadian immigration and foreign recruitment. In addition to being licensed human resources professional, he is a licensed Canadian lawyer in good standing with the Quebec Law Society for more than 30+ years and is authorized by the Canadian government in all immigration matters.
