{"id":110246,"date":"2023-02-01T13:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-invites-893-candidates-in-first-pnp-only-express-entry-draw-of-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T13:28:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:28:02","slug":"canada-invites-893-candidates-in-first-pnp-only-express-entry-draw-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-invites-893-candidates-in-first-pnp-only-express-entry-draw-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Invites 893 Candidates In First PNP-Only Express Entry Draw Of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canada has conducted a new <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-2018\/\">Express Entry<\/a>\u00a0draw aimed at Provincial Nominee program candidates, issuing 893 <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/invitations-apply-permanent-residence-itas\/\">Invitations to Apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The February 1 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 733 points. Minimum scores are generally higher for PNP draws as candidates score an extra 600 points for their nomination from one of Canada\u2019s provinces.<\/p>\n<p>Canada has now issued 11,893 ITAs in 2023 after inviting 45,115 candidates in the whole of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>IRCC issued a record 114,431 ITAs in 2021, all to Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program candidates. It beat the previous record of 107,350 set in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The latest draw was the first to be aimed exclusively at PNP candidates this year.<\/p>\n<p>Canada has a record immigration target of 465,000 for 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The latest draw saw the tie-breaking rule implemented on December 9, 2022, at 6.49 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.<\/p>\n<p>This was the third round of invitations under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-2018\/\">Express Entry<\/a>\u00a0in 2023 and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-draws\/\">239<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0overall<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates have a 60-day window to submit their applications, which will be processed within the six-month standard.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Express Entry?<\/h3>\n<p>Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by IRCC which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/travailleurs-qualifies-vue-densemble\/\">Federal Skilled Worker Program<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/programme-des-travailleurs-de-metiers-specialises\/\">Federal Skilled Trades Program\u00a0<\/a>the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/categorie-de-lexperience-canadienne\/\">Canada Experience Class<\/a>\u00a0and parts of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/appercu-des-programmes-des-candidats-des-provinces\/\">Provincial Nomination Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders expect to see high numbers of invitations return as Canada builds towards its target of 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Watch Video<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aio7jFwRONk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-immigration-year-in-review-express-entry-has-its-most-unique-12-months-on-record\/\">Canada Immigration Year In Review: Express Entry Has Its Most Unique 12 Months On Record<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/ontario-express-entry-tech-draw-province-issues-936-canada-immigration-invitations\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/payroll-administrators-can-now-immigrate-to-canada-through-express-entry\/\">Payroll administrators can now immigrate to Canada through Express Entry<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-express-entry-draws-delayed-by-noc-2021-computer-issue\/\">Canada Express Entry Draws Delayed By NOC 2021 Computer Issue<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/nurse-aides-and-orderlies-can-now-immigrate-to-canada-through-express-entry\/\">Nurse Aides And Orderlies Can Now Immigrate To Canada Through Express Entry\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/truck-drivers-now-eligible-for-canada-express-entry-with-arrival-of-noc-2021\/\">Truck Drivers Now Eligible For Canada Express Entry With Arrival Of NOC 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What\u00a0Can\u00a0Employers Do\u00a0to Recruit Foreign Workers?<\/h3>\n<p>Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNPs) to ensure long term retention of employees.<\/p>\n<p>At immigration.ca we provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com<\/a>. 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\u2019s leading immigration firms in the industry, with a strong online presence, to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/canada-employers.html\">here<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n<h3>What Should Candidates Do Next?<\/h3>\n<p>CRS scores are expected to continue to fall in 2023 as Canada increases the number of ITAs issued.<\/p>\n<p>Securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended as one of the best pathways to guaranteeing an ITA in the next round of invitations.<\/p>\n<p>Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.immigration.ca\/assess2.asp\">free online evaluation.<\/a>\u00a0We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n<p><b>Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/immigrationnewsarticles-menu.html\">Immigration.ca News Articles<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A daily news source outlining the latest developments in immigration, employment and the economy with commentaries by Attorney Colin Singer.<\/li>\n<li>At\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com\u00a0<\/a>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colin R. Singer is immigration counsel for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/\">www.immigration.ca<\/a>\u00a0and Managing Partner of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com<\/a>. He is one\u00a0of Canada\u2019s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys. Colin is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colin_Singer\" rel=\"noopener\">internationally recognized<\/a>\u00a0as 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada has conducted a new Express Entry\u00a0draw aimed at Provincial Nominee program candidates, issuing 893 Invitations to Apply. The February 1 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 733 points. 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