5th Express Entry draw in July 2023, issued 800 ITAs

Highlights: New IRCC Express Entry draw invites 800 ITAs

• IRCC held 5 Express Entry draws in July issuing 5800 ITAs.
• The highest CRS score for an all-program draw in 2023 was 511.
• The first-ever STEM-category draw was held on July 5 with a CRS score of 486.
• A healthcare-category draw was held on July 6 with a CRS score of 463.
• A French-speaking draw was held on July 07 with a CRS score of 439.

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The most recent Express Entry draw held on July 11, 2023, is an all-program draw and invited 800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. The highest CRS score for an all-program draw in 2023 was 511, held on July 04 draw.

 

IRCC has also held some category-based draws in recent weeks. On July 05, IRCC held the first-ever STEM-category draw, inviting 500 candidates with work experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 486.

 

On July 6, IRCC held a healthcare-category draw, inviting 1,500 candidates with work experience in healthcare occupations. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 463. And on July 7, IRCC held a French-speaking draw, inviting 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. The minimum CRS score for this draw was 439.

 

Date of the Draw	Occupation	Total number of ITAs issued	Minimum CRS score
July 11, 2023	All program	800	505
July 7, 2023	French category	2,300	439
July 6, 2023	Healthcare occupation	1500	463
July 5, 2023	STEM occupation	500	486
July 4, 2023	No specified occupation	700	511

 

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Express Entry draws in 2023

Canada issued 65,348 ITAs through Express Entry draws in 2023 to date. These numbers are significantly higher compared to the draws held in 2022. These recent Express Entry draws are a sign that Canada is welcoming immigrants in large numbers.

 

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