In the month of August, a total of 4 Express Entry draws were conducted by the IRCC, to invite candidates to apply for permanent residency, and total of 8,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued through the various Express Entry draws.
Canada held two no program specified draws and two category-based draws. However, this month was better for profiles created in all the different programs of the Express Entry system. In the no program specified draws, IRCC sent 6,300 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff ranged from 496 to 517.
The IRCC conducted two category-based Express Entry (EE) draws and extended invitations to 2,300 candidates.
Express Entry Draws in August 2023
| Date | Invitations Issued | Program |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 4,300 | No Program Specified |
| Aug 03, 2023 | 1,500 | Trade Occupations |
| Aug 02, 2023 | 800 | French Language Proficiency |
| Aug 01, 2023 | 2,000 | No Program Specified |
List of Express Entry Draws in August:
Draw 259: August 1, 2023 (All programs Non- Specified)
- Invitations Issued: 2,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 517
- Program: No Program Specified
This draw was the first Express Entry draw in August, inviting 2,000 candidates from all programs with a minimum CRS score of 517. Candidates from various immigration programs, including Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), were eligible to apply.
Draw 260: August 2, 2023 (Francophone Category Draw)
- Invitations Issued: 800
- Minimum CRS Score: 435
- Program: French language proficiency
This draw was the second Express Entry draw in August. A total of 800 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 435, who are proficient in the French language, were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
This draw aimed to support and promote the integration of Francophone immigrants into Canadian society.
Draw 261: August 3, 2023 (Trade occupations)
- Invitations Issued: 1,500
- Minimum CRS Score: 388
- Program: Trade occupations
This draw was the third Express Entry draw in August. Canada held its first targeted Express Entry draw for 10 Trade occupations. A total of 1,500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 388 were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada in this draw.
Draw 262: August 15, 2023 (All programs Non- Specified)
- Invitations Issued: 4,300
- Minimum CRS Score: 496
- Program: No Program Specified
This draw was the last Express Entry draw in August, inviting 4,300 candidates from all programs with a minimum CRS score of 496. Candidates from various immigration programs, including Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), were eligible to apply.
Click here for more details on the latest Express Entry draws and the next draw prediction.
CRS Score Trend in 2023
Conclusion
In August 2023, Canada conducted four Express Entry draws, inviting a total of 8,600 candidates to apply for permanent residency as compared to 9,600 in the month of July 2023. These draws included 2 No Program-Specific and 2 category-based draws.
The no program specified draws issued 6,300 invitations with CRS cutoffs between 496 and 517, while the category-based draws invited 2,300 candidates.
August 2023 showcased Canada’s commitment to attracting a wide range of skilled immigrants, with targeted draws for French-speaking candidates and specific trade occupations. This makes Canada a welcoming destination for skilled immigrants.
