Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw: July Highlights

On July 2, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 920 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739 was required.

Recent Draws

• June 19: 1,499 PNP candidates invited, minimum CRS 663.
• May 31: 3,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates invited.
• May 30: 2,985 PNP candidates invited.
  
  

Express Entry System

Launched in 2015, Express Entry manages applications for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). CRS scores are based on age, work experience, language skills, and occupation.

Category-Based Selection

Introduced in 2023, these draws target candidates with specific skills:

• Healthcare
• STEM
• Trades
• Transport
• Agriculture and agri-food
• French-language proficiency