On September 19, 2023, IRCC conducted the most recent All program express entry draw. Here is everything you need to know.
In the latest express entry draw, IRCC has sent 3,200 Invitations to Apply ITAs for All Program Candidates. Compared to the previous comprehensive ranking score of 496 to 531, the present CRS Cutoff has jumped by 35 points.
It is the very first All Program Express Entry Draw of September and the previous draw was conducted on August 15, 2023.
| Program | All Program Express Entry Draw |
| Date | September 19, 2023 |
| No of Invitation to apply (ITA) | 3200 |
| Rank | 3,200 or above |
| CRS Cutoff | 531 |
| Tie-Breaking rule | September 12, 2023, at 12:16:31 UTC |
Express Entry Draws 2023
So far this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited a total of 80,948 candidates to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry in 26 draws. This is an increase of 25% from the same period last year.
The highest-scoring candidates in each draw are invited to apply, and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score has been as low as 473 this year. Express Entry is a points-based immigration system that allows eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
Candidates are assessed based on their age, education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability.
Estimated CRS Score in Coming Express Entry Draws
In 2023, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency ranged from 375 for the Francophile draw to 463 for 35 healthcare occupations, 486 for 24 STEM occupations, and 531 in the recent draw for all programs on September 19, 2023.
This means that applicants in the Francophile draw needed to have a CRS score of at least 375 to be invited to apply, while applicants in the healthcare and STEM draws needed to have a score of at least 463 and 486, respectively. The recent draw for all programs had a much higher CRS cutoff of 531.
The CRS is a points-based system that is used to rank applicants for Canadian permanent residency. Applicants are awarded points based on a variety of factors, including their age, education, language skills, work experience, and adaptability. The higher the CRS score, the more likely an applicant is to be invited to apply for permanent residency.
The CRS points required to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency can vary depending on the program and the current immigration needs of Canada. Applicants should check the government website for the most up-to-date information on CRS points requirements.
CRS Points Distribution in the Latest Express Entry Draw
| Number of Candidates | CRS Score Range |
| 2637 | 601-1200 |
| 3091 | 501-600 |
| 58838 | 451-500 |
| 3596 | 491-500 |
| 8510 | 481-490 |
| 19326 | 471-480 |
| 15170 | 461-470 |
| 12,236 | 451-460 |
| 54,240 | 401-450 |
| 11601 | 431-440 |
| 9,813 | 421-430 |
| 10,414 | 411-420 |
| 11,081 | 401-410 |
| 60,575 | 351-400 |
| 31,418 | 301-350 |
| 5,236 | 0-300 |
Express Entry System 2023 & Targeted Occupations
The Express Entry system is a points-based immigration system that allows eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada through any of these programs:
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades program
Candidates are assessed based on their age, education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability.
To be eligible for Express Entry, candidates must:
- Be a citizen of a country that is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Have a valid passport
- Meet the minimum language requirements for English or French
- Have at least one year of skilled work experience in the last ten years
- Meet the minimum educational requirements for the occupation they are applying for
- Have a profile in the Express Entry pool
Once a candidate has created an Express Entry profile, they will be ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS is a points-based system that awards points for factors such as age, education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability.
The highest-scoring candidates in the Express Entry pool are invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada through regular draws. The number of invitations issued in each draw varies depending on the needs of the Canadian economy.
Starting in 2023, Express Entry draws will prioritize candidates who have at least six months of work experience in one of the following sectors in the last three years:
- healthcare
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- transport
- agriculture and agri-food
In conclusion, the CRS points required for Canadian permanent residency can vary depending on the program and the current immigration needs of Canada. Applicants should check the government website for the most up-to-date information on CRS points requirements. In general, however, applicants with higher CRS scores are more likely to be invited to apply for permanent residency.