IRCC released news of the Canada Express Entry Draw held today, July 20, 2022 for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programs. Find highlights of the CIC July 20, 2022 Invitation to Apply (ITA) draws below.
Canada Express Entry Draw July 20: Official Highlights.
- Draws were made for only three immigration programs: FSW, FST, and CEC.
- IRCC invited only 1,750 candidates in this draw, still a low number compared to what ITAs used to be like.
- A CRS cut-off point of 542 was used. The July 20 CRS score is 5 points lower than the previous draw conducted on July 6, which invited 1,500 eligible applicants.
- Usually, it takes about 24hrs from the time invitation draws are announced to receive ITA email from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you are yet to get an email, please be patient and check your express entry account within another 24hrs.
Why is the Number of ITAs Low in Express Entry?
Recall that IRCC historically issued a higher number of invitations before the pandemic. In fact, draws are made with between 3,000 to 5000 ITAs.
The invitations for July 6th and that of today, July 20th are by far less than the historic numbers for the following possible reasons stated below:
- The immigration body is working on backlog of applications generated since during the pandemic.
- Reduction of the target for express entry invitation for foreign-trained professionals. IRCC at some point prioritized invitations for immigrants that are present in Canada.
- Some people also speculate that the reduced number of ITAs issued are as a result of IRCC shifting priority to newer immigration programs.
Who is in the Express Entry Pool?
As of July 18, 2022, Canada has a total of 239,631 candidates in the Express Entry Pool. The graph below shows the distribution of profiles of applicants that are active in the pool prior to today’s draw.

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Government of Canada invited 1,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) on July 20, 2022. This invitation is the 227th draw since inception of the EE program in 2015. A minimum cut-off mark of 542 was used, and this invitation was for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates only. Continue reading for details, statistics and pool rankings.
Twice a month, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invite eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency. These invitations are most often referred to as Express Entry Draws. This page focuses on latest express entry draws, historical invitations, composition of the pool and other key information.
Canada Express Entry draw pool was introduced in 2015 for foreign workers who want to live and work in Canada permanently. This program is organized in three ways:
Rounds of Invitations
All rounds of invitation in Canada permanent residency policies are based on criteria set out in the Comprehensive Ranking System, some of which includes:-
- Candidate’s age at the time profile was created.
- Candidates level of education.
- Candidates previous work experience.
- Candidates language skills (English and French).
- Whether or not the candidate has a job offer, in Canada.
- Perceived adaptability to live in Canada.
Candidates that meet the requirements for any of these programs can apply for permanent residency in Canada through the program qualified for.
Candidate that want to be considered for Canada express entry draw must, first of all, create an Express Entry profile in order to enter the pool of candidates for subsequent draws.
Also, all Canada Express Entry draw profiles are ranked against one another. This is achieved through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The candidates with the highest scores will qualify for the next pool.
Latest Express Entry Draw #215
Draw Number: #215.
Draw Date: February 2, 2022.
Number of Invitations: 1,070.
CRS Cut off mark: 674.
Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Tie-breaking rule: February 18, 2021.
February 2 IRCC Invitation to Apply News
On the 2nd of February 2022, 1,070 express entry candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A CRS cut off mark of 674 was used.
The February 2, 2022 Canada express entry draw is the 215th draw since start of this immigration program in 2015.
As has been the case in previous Invitation to Apply (ITAs), PNPs have higher cut off marks compared to other EE programs such as Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades.
Eligible applicants under the Provincial Nominee category are awarded additional 600 points from their provinces.
Last Express Entry Draw
Next Canada Express Entry draw is expected in 2-weeks time from the date of this invitation.
Do you stand a chance?Express Entry History
The Canada Express Entry uses a Comprehensive Ranking System, also known as CRS to rank applicants.
The CRS method helps the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in the assessment of eligible candidates based on the points shown in their your Express Entry Profile.
The table below shows history of all Canada Express Entry draws from 2015 to date with the minimum score, number of candidates invited, program type and date of tie-breaking rule.
Date of ITA | View details | CRS Cut Off Mark | Candidates Invited | Tie-Breaking Rule | Program |
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November 9, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #209 | 685 | 775 | 44419 | Provincial Nominee Category |
February 2, 2022 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #215 | 674 | 1070 | 44244 | Provincial Nominee Category |
January 19, 2022 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #214 | 745 | 1036 | 44381 | Provincial Nominee Program |
November 22, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #210 | 737 | 613 | 44368 | Provincial Nominee Category |
October 26, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #208 | 744 | 888 | 44475 | Provincial Nominee Category |
October 12, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #207 | 720 | 681 | 44270 | Provincial Nominee Category |
September 28, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #206 | 742 | 761 | 44405 | Provincial Nominee Category |
September 13, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #205 | 732 | 521 | 44250 | Provincial Nominee Category |
September 13, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #204 | 462 | 2000 | 44449 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
August 31, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #203 | 764 | 635 | 44297 | Provincial Nominee Category |
August 18, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #202 | 403 | 3000 | 44408 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
August 17, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #201 | 751 | 463 | 44298 | Provincial Nominee Category |
August 4, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #200 | 404 | 3000 | 44410 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
August 3, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #199 | 760 | 512 | 44259 | Provincial Nominee Category |
July 21, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #198 | 357 | 4500 | 44240 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
July 20, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #197 | 734 | 462 | 44296 | Provincial Nominee Category |
July 7, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #196 | 369 | 4500 | 44356 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
July 6, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #195 | 760 | 627 | 44360 | Provincial Nominee Category |
June 23, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #194 | 357 | 6000 | 44243 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
June 22, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #193 | 742 | 1002 | 44244 | Provincial Nominee Category |
June 9, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #192 | 368 | 6000 | 44313 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
June 8, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #191 | 711 | 940 | 44242 | Provincial Nominee Category |
May 30, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #190 | 380 | 5956 | 44343 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
May 25, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #189 | 713 | 500 | 44291 | Provincial Nominee Category |
May 19, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #188 | 397 | 1842 | 44309 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
May 12, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #187 | 401 | 4147 | 44314 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
May 11, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #186 | 752 | 557 | 44314 | Provincial Nominee Category |
April 28, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #185 | 400 | 6000 | 44309 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
April 27, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #184 | 717 | 381 | 44270 | Provincial Nominee Category |
April 15, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #183 | 417 | 6000 | 44255 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
April 13, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #182 | 753 | 266 | 44255 | Provincial Nominee Category |
March 31, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #181 | 432 | 5000 | 44242 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
March 30, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #180 | 778 | 284 | 44270 | Provincial Nominee Category |
March 17, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #179 | 449 | 5000 | 44271 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
March 16, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #178 | 682 | 183 | 44258 | Provincial Nominee Category |
March 7, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #177 | 739 | 671 | 44242 | Provincial Nominee Category |
February 12, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #176 | 75 | 27332 | 44085 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
February 9, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #175 | 720 | 654 | 44056 | Provincial Nominee Category |
January 20, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #174 | 454 | 4626 | 44034 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
January 19, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #173 | 741 | 374 | 44078 | Provincial Nominee Category |
January 6, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #172 | 461 | 4750 | 44085 | Canadian Experience Class Category |
January 5, 2021 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #171 | 813 | 250 | 44136 | Provincial Nominee Category |
December 22, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #170 | 468 | 5000 | 43985 | NA |
December 8, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #169 | 469 | 5000 | 43985 | NA |
November 24, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #168 | 469 | 5000 | 44118 | NA |
November 17, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #167 | 472 | 5000 | 44130 | NA |
November 4, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #166 | 478 | 4500 | 44129 | NA |
October 13, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #165 | 471 | 4500 | 44074 | NA |
September 29, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #164 | 471 | 4200 | 43891 | NA |
September 15, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #163 | 472 | 4200 | 43898 | NA |
September 1, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #162 | 475 | 4200 | 44058 | NA |
August 19, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #161 | 454 | 3300 | 44038 | NA |
August 18, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #160 | 771 | 600 | 44035 | NA |
August 5, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #159 | 415 | 250 | 43983 | NA |
August 4, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #158 | 476 | 3900 | 44038 | NA |
July 22, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #157 | 445 | 3343 | 44023 | NA |
July 21, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #156 | 687 | 557 | 43779 | NA |
July 7, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #155 | 478 | 3900 | 43871 | NA |
June 24, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #154 | 431 | 3508 | 43923 | NA |
June 23, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #153 | 696 | 392 | 43943 | NA |
June 10, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #152 | 437 | 3559 | 43975 | NA |
June 9, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #151 | 743 | 341 | 43934 | NA |
May 27, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #150 | 440 | 3515 | 43896 | NA |
May 26, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #149 | 757 | 385 | 43947 | NA |
May 13, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #148 | 447 | 3371 | 43821 | NA |
May 12, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #147 | 718 | 529 | 43908 | NA |
April 30, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #146 | 452 | 3311 | 43747 | NA |
April 28, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #145 | 692 | 589 | 43900 | NA |
April 15, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #144 | 455 | 3782 | 43849 | NA |
April 14, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #143 | 808 | 118 | 43907 | NA |
April 8, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #142 | 464 | 3294 | 43833 | NA |
April 8, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #141 | 698 | 606 | 43816 | NA |
March 22, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #140 | 467 | 3232 | 43793 | NA |
March 17, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #139 | 720 | 668 | 43908 | NA |
March 3, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #138 | 471 | 3900 | 43884 | NA |
February 18, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #137 | 470 | 4500 | 43842 | NA |
February 4, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #136 | 472 | 3500 | 43859 | NA |
January 21, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #135 | 471 | 3400 | 43593 | NA |
January 7, 2020 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #134 | 473 | 3400 | 43825 | NA |
December 18, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #133 | 469 | 3200 | 43782 | NA |
December 10, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #132 | 472 | 3200 | 43804 | NA |
November 26, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #131 | 471 | 3600 | 43779 | NA |
November 12, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #130 | 472 | 3600 | 43745 | NA |
October 29, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #129 | 475 | 3900 | 43705 | NA |
October 15, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #128 | 357 | 500 | 43527 | NA |
October 1, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #127 | 464 | 3900 | 43727 | NA |
September 17, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #126 | 462 | 3600 | 43705 | NA |
September 3, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #125 | 463 | 3600 | 43699 | NA |
August 19, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #124 | 457 | 3600 | 43547 | NA |
August 11, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #123 | 466 | 3600 | 43682 | NA |
July 23, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #122 | 459 | 3600 | 43609 | NA |
July 9, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #121 | 460 | 3600 | 43626 | NA |
June 25, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #120 | 462 | 3350 | 43595 | NA |
June 11, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #119 | 465 | 3350 | 43621 | NA |
May 28, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #118 | 470 | 3350 | 43607 | NA |
May 14, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #117 | 332 | 500 (Federal Skilled Trades Specific Draw) | 43340 | NA |
April 30, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #116 | 450 | 3350 | 43408 | NA |
April 16, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #115 | 451 | 3350 | 43556 | NA |
April 2, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #114 | 451 | 3350 | 43473 | NA |
March 19, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #113 | 452 | 3350 | 43502 | NA |
March 5, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #112 | 454 | 3350 | 43506 | NA |
March 5, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #112 | 454 | 3350 | 43506 | NA |
February 19, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #111 | 457 | 3350 | 43439 | NA |
January 29, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #110 | 438 | 3350 | 43215 | NA |
January 22, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #109 | 443 | 3900 | 43466 | NA |
January 9, 2019 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #108 | 449 | 3900 | 43466 | NA |
December 18, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #107 | 439 | 3900 | 43136 | NA |
December 11, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #106 | 445 | 3900 | 43431 | NA |
November 27, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #105 | 445 | 3900 | 43394 | NA |
November 14, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #104 | 449 | 3900 | 43358 | NA |
October 28, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #103 | 442 | 3900 | 43388 | NA |
October 14, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #102 | 440 | 3900 | 43360 | NA |
October 2, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #101 | 445 | 3900 | 43374 | NA |
September 23, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #100 | 284 | 400 | 43148 | NA |
September 17, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #99 | 441 | 3500 | 43348 | NA |
September 4, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #98 | 440 | 3900 | 43218 | NA |
August 21, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #97 | 440 | 3750 | 43151 | NA |
August 7, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #96 | 440 | 3750 | 43130 | NA |
July 24, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #95 | 441 | 3750 | 43099 | NA |
July 10, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #94 | 442 | 3750 | 43276 | NA |
June 24, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #93 | 442 | 3750 | 43127 | NA |
June 12, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #92 | 451 | 3750 | 42936 | NA |
May 29, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #91 | 288 | 700 | NA | |
May 22, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #90 | 440 | 3500 | 43098 | NA |
May 8, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #89 | 441 | 3500 | 43080 | NA |
April 24, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #88 | 441 | 3500 | 43076 | NA |
April 10, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #87 | 444 | 3500 | 43184 | NA |
March 25, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #86 | 446 | 3000 | 43153 | NA |
March 13, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #85 | 456 | 3000 | 43161 | NA |
February 20, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #84 | 442 | 3000 | 43141 | NA |
February 6, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #83 | 442 | 3000 | 42883 | NA |
January 23, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #82 | 444 | 2750 | 43116 | NA |
January 9, 2018 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #81 | 446 | 2750 | 43056 | NA |
December 19, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #80 | 446 | 2750 | 43009 | NA |
December 5, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #79 | 452 | 2750 | 43054 | NA |
November 14, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #78 | 439 | 2750 | 43026 | NA |
November 7, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #77 | 458 | 2000 | 43030 | NA |
October 31, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #76 | 241 | 505 | NA | |
October 31, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #75 | 673 | 290 | NA | |
October 17, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #74 | 436 | 2757 | NA | |
October 3, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #73 | 438 | 2801 | NA | |
September 19, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #72 | 433 | 2871 | NA | |
September 5, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #71 | 435 | 2772 | NA | |
August 22, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #70 | 434 | 3035 | NA | |
August 8, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #69 | 433 | 2991 | NA | |
August 1, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #68 | 441 | 3264 | NA | |
July 11, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #67 | 440 | 3202 | NA | |
June 27, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #66 | 449 | 3409 | NA | |
May 30, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #65 | 413 | 3877 | NA | |
May 25, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #64 | 199 | 400 | NA | |
May 25, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #63 | 775 | 143 | NA | |
May 18, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #62 | 415 | 3687 | NA | |
May 3, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #61 | 423 | 3796 | NA | |
April 18, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #60 | 415 | 3665 | NA | |
April 11, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #59 | 423 | 3923 | NA | |
April 4, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #58 | 431 | 3753 | NA | |
March 23, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #57 | 441 | 3749 | NA | |
February 28, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #56 | 434 | 3884 | NA | |
February 21, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #55 | 441 | 3611 | NA | |
February 7, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #54 | 447 | 3664 | NA | |
January 24, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #53 | 453 | 3508 | NA | |
January 10, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #52 | 459 | 3334 | NA | |
January 3, 2017 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #51 | 468 | 2902 | NA | |
December 21, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #50 | 475 | 2878 | NA | |
December 15, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #49 | 497 | 1936 | NA | |
November 29, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #48 | 786 | 559 | NA | |
November 15, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #47 | 470 | 2427 | NA | |
November 1, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #46 | 472 | 2080 | NA | |
October 18, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #45 | 484 | 1518 | NA | |
October 11, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #44 | 484 | 1518 | NA | |
September 20, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #43 | 483 | 1288 | NA | |
September 6, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #42 | 491 | 1000 | NA | |
August 23, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #41 | 538 | 750 | NA | |
August 9, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #40 | 490 | 754 | NA | |
July 26, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #39 | 488 | 755 | NA | |
July 12, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #38 | 482 | 747 | NA | |
June 28, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #37 | 482 | 773 | NA | |
June 14, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #36 | 488 | 752 | NA | |
May 31, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #35 | 483 | 762 | NA | |
May 17, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #34 | 484 | 763 | NA | |
May 5, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #33 | 534 | 799 | NA | |
April 19, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #32 | 468 | 1018 | NA | |
April 5, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #31 | 470 | 954 | NA | |
March 22, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #30 | 470 | 1014 | NA | |
March 8, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #29 | 473 | 1013 | NA | |
February 23, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #28 | 453 | 1484 | NA | |
February 9, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #27 | 459 | 1505 | NA | |
January 26, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #26 | 457 | 1468 | NA | |
January 12, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #25 | 453 | 1518 | NA | |
January 5, 2016 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #24 | 461 | 1463 | NA | |
December 17, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #23 | 460 | 1503 | NA | |
December 3, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #22 | 461 | 1451 | NA | |
November 26, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #21 | 472 | 1559 | NA | |
November 12, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #20 | 484 | 1506 | NA | |
October 22, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #19 | 489 | 1502 | NA | |
October 1, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #18 | 450 | 1530 | NA | |
September 17, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #17 | 450 | 1545 | NA | |
September 7, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #16 | 459 | 1517 | NA | |
August 20, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #15 | 456 | 1523 | NA | |
August 6, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #14 | 471 | 1402 | NA | |
July 16, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #13 | 451 | 1581 | NA | |
July 8, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #12 | 463 | 1516 | NA | |
June 25, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #11 | 469 | 1575 | NA | |
June 11, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #10 | 482 | 1501 | NA | |
May 21, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #9 | 755 | 1361 | NA | |
April 16, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #8 | 453 | 715 | NA | |
April 9, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #7 | 469 | 925 | NA | |
March 26, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #6 | 453 | 1637 | NA | |
March 19, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #5 | 481 | 1620 | NA | |
February 26, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #4 | 735 | 1187 | NA | |
February 19, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #3 | 808 | 849 | NA | |
February 6, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #2 | 818 | 779 | NA | |
January 30, 2015 | IRCC Express Entry Draw #1 | 886 | 779 | NA |
Express Entry Pool Composition
IRCC release a table with composition of the express entry pool (also known as IRCC CRS score distribution table) every two weeks, ideally, immediately after a draw is completed.
CRS score range | Number of candidates |
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601-1200 | 580 |
501-600 | 9,101 |
451-500 | 61,776 |
491-500 | 5,091 |
481-490 | 8,857 |
471-480 | 18,642 |
461-470 | 16,401 |
451-460 | 12,785 |
401-450 | 57,992 |
441-450 | 12,034 |
431-440 | 12,657 |
421-430 | 9,770 |
411-420 | 11,220 |
401-410 | 12,311 |
351-400 | 69,007 |
301-350 | 35,815 |
0-300 | 5,360 |
Total | 239,631 |
The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire. The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.
Boost your CRS ScoreDate of Next Express Entry Draw 2022
Permanent residency applicants are often curious to know the next express entry draw date and possible cut off score prediction for PNP, CEC, FSW and FST programs.
Truth is, next express entry draw crs prediction are solely speculations, and often based on the minimum scores used for preceding invitations. The next draw is usually 2 weeks away from date of most recent draw, so applicants are advised to be on the look out.
One way to stay informed is to visit our website workstudyvisa.com regularly, through our newsletter or to subscribe to any of our social channels.
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Express Entry is an online application management system that the Canadian Government use to manage applications for permanent residence for 3 programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program.
- Canadian Experience Class
Each of these programs have their key differences and specific eligibility requirements. Among other factors, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) and the NOC System code are key criteria in the Canadian Express Entry System.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
According to IRCC, CLB is the Canadian standard used to describe, measure and recognize English language ability of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants who plan to live and work in Canada, or apply for citizenship.
The Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens is used to assess abilities in the French language.
There are 4 language ability tests:
- writing.
- reading.
- listening.
- speaking
The NOC System
The NOC is a list of all the occupations in the Canadian labor market. It describes each job according to skill type and skill level. For immigration purposes, these are the main job groups:
- Skill Type 0 (zero): Management jobs.
- Skill Level A: Professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university.
- Skill Level B: Technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice.
- Skill Level C: Intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or job-specific training.
- Skill Level D: Labour jobs that usually give on-the-job training.
Not sure where you fall in?
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Check if you’re eligible for Express Entry
We have a tool (adapted from IRCC) that you can use to check your CRS score. With our free assessment tool, you will know your chances of being invited in the next draw date or later dates.
Start self assessmentIRCC Invitation To Apply (ITA)
All candidates who reach the minimum requirements for Canada express entry draw are given an invitation to apply. Applicants who receive an invitation to apply have less than 60 days to reply to the offer.
If you are among the successful candidates, you will get a message in your account telling you:
- the program you’ve been invited to apply for.
- the next step to take towards applying.
Candidates who decide to accept the invitation to apply must prove that the information in their express entry draw profile is the same with what they have provided in PR application.
Thus, if the information in your application is different from what you have in your Canada express entry draw profile, the IRCC may:
- refuse your application.
- find you inadmissible.
- bar you from applying for 5 years.
Declining an invitation to apply
You can decline an invitation to apply for many reasons. When you do that, you will be put back into the Express Entry pool of candidates. This presents you with a chance to be considered in future rounds of invitations only if you’re still eligible.
When you decline an invitation to apply, you must meet the cut-off score for the next round. However, you must know that the cut off mark for Canada express entry varies for each round. Sometimes, you may have to take steps to be invited to apply again. For instance, you may need to:
- improve your score, or
- update your profile.
You must note that there is no guarantee that you will be invited to apply again. However, even after declining, you can choose to re-enter the pool. When you do that, your invitation to apply will not be affected by whether you have declined an invitation before or not.
You must send in an invitation within 60 days. This is because your profile will be removed from the pool if you didn’t apply or decline the invitation. If your profile is removed, you can only be allowed when you:
- fill out and submit a new Canada Express Entry profile.
- meet the eligibility.
- be accepted into the pool again.
Canada Express Entry Profile
To qualify for any Canada express entry program, you must create your Express Entry profile. This is where you will be getting all the information you need about Canada’s permanent residence.
If you qualify, you will get an online account where you can create an express entry profile. In your express entry profile, you have to do the following:
- Enter your personal details.
- Create or sign in to your account.
- To complete your profile, you’ll need:
- information from certain documents (for example, language test results).
- your National Occupational Classification (NOC) job title and code.
You have 60 days to complete and submit your Express Entry profile. Otherwise, you’ll have to start again.
Finally, you can submit your profile online once finished filling it. After that, the IRCC will decide which immigration program you’re eligible for Canada Express Entry system.
Types of Express Entry Draws
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have four program areas under which immigration invitations are made. They are:
1. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
CEC draws target candidates in the Express Entry pool who have at least 1 year of Canadian Work Experience. However, you must meet other eligibility criteria, such as language, age, education and so on before you can apply.
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws
This draw is for candidates who do not meet the criteria for CEC. However, they meet the provincial requirements. This, that candidate can get a provincial nomination from that particular province.
3. Federal Skilled Trade Worker (FST) draws
Candidates who have certain skills that are in demand in Canada can use this avenue to get Canada permanent residence.
This Canada express entry draw targets candidates in the Express Entry pool who qualify under the Federal Skilled Trade Program.
4. Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) Draws
Similar to other draws, the FSW focuses on candidates invited under the FSW program.
Generally, these candidates have a lower CRS score in comparison to others in the pool.
5. All Program Draws
All program Canada express entry draws do not focus on any particular program. Instead, candidates can qualify based on their overall score.
Generally, any candidate can get an invitation to apply irrespective of the program they qualify under.
Provinces that participate in PNPs
To begin with, each province in Canada has its own Canada’s provincial nominee program (PNP), each of which offer a pathway to candidates who want a Canadian permanent residence in that province.
Usually, applicants who do not qualify for any of the programs under the Canada express entry may qualify for a provincial program. However, these programs are specific to each Canadian province or territory. Also, each provincial program is designed to meet specific economic demands of the host province – such as jobs in demand.
In addition to economic factors, demographic needs also play an important role. Hence, each province and territory put all these into consideration.
Provinces and Territories
The following Canadian provinces and territories offer provincial nominee programs and have draws in the express entry bi-weekly ITAs:
Start self assessmentWhat to do if you’re not invited to apply?
Your express entry profile will expire automatically if you don’t get an invitation to apply after 12 months. So, you must be called for the Canada express entry draw if you qualify after 12 months. You can see this date in your account.
The IRCC will remove the account once it expires. After removing the account they will send you a message to remind you.
However, you can create a new Canada express entry draw account. Also if your profile is about to expire, you can print out screenshots of your profile to make it easier to re-enter your data.
When Is the Next Express Entry Draw Date?
Normally, a Canada express entry occurs every two weeks on a Wednesday. However, there are situations where a PNP draw will occur on a Wednesday. In such cases, the Canada express entry draw will take place the following day being Thursday.
What is Federal express entry?
The Federal express entry is the Canadian government immigration program that targets special candidates for Canadian permanent residence. The programs include:
- Canada Experience Class.
- Federal Skilled Worker program.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program.