The latest express entry draw of 2023 invited 272 applications for Canada PR. Continue reading for complete details. 

IRCC has become active in organizing express entry draws. Recently, the authority has conducted the first draw of the month. The fact that this draw targets on all programmes.

According to the latest express entry draw conducted on December 6^th, 2023, all candidates who have a minimum of 561 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System are eligible to apply for Canada PR. Before this, IRCC held a PNP-Only draw in which they invited 4750 Invitations to Apply. 

You might have noticed that the CRS score in the latest Express Entry Draw is higher than the average because PNP candidates get an additional 600 points.

Update on Express Entry System

Starting from October 1, 2021, candidates of the Express Entry program are not obligated to undergo an upfront immigrant medical examination (IME) prior to submitting their application for permanent residency to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

While an exam is still mandatory, candidates now have the option to upload a blank document in the Express Entry profile builder. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will provide additional instructions for the required medical exam at a later time.

Individuals who have already undergone an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) as a part of another application with IRCC or are already residing in Canada are not required to undergo a second IME.

If you want to apply for Canada PR through Express Entry, you must first submit an expression of interest and wait for Draw of 2023. Having a look at the previous draws will help you understand the trends and you may even predict the next draw date or CRS requirements.