July 4-7, 2023:

The first full week of July witnessed Express Entry Invitation to Apply (ITA) rounds on four consecutive days, a first in the history of Express Entry draws.

July 4: An unexpected all-program draw invited 700 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 511, setting the highest CRS score for any all-program draw in 2023 thus far.

July 5: IRCC conducted a category-based selection draw for candidates with work experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. In this draw, 500 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 486. This draw was the first for STEM candidates since category-based selection categories were announced on May 31.

July 6: In the second round of invitations for the category, IRCC invited 1,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 463 in a category-based selection draw for healthcare professionals.

July 7: IRCC issued 2,300 ITAs to Express Entry candidates with strong French-speaking abilities and a minimum CRS score of 439. Notably, French-speaking abilities are the only category-based selection criteria that are not occupation-specific.

The Express Entry system remains a vital pathway for economic immigration to Canada, and IRCC’s consistent draws and category-based selections demonstrate the country’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants with various language proficiencies and occupation backgrounds. As the program continues to evolve, prospective candidates are encouraged to monitor the draw results and work on improving their CRS scores to enhance their chances of receiving an ITA for permanent residency in Canada.

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