On October 10, 2023, the latest Express Entry Draw sent out 3,725 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘no program specified’ draw.
In this draw, the CRS score dropped by 4 points to 500, compared to the last draw on September 28, 2023.
In this round of invitations, individuals may receive invitations to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Provincial Nominee Program.
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Latest Express Entry Draw – October 10, 2023
- Round of Invitation #268
- Express Entry Program: No Program Specified
- Number of invitations issued: 3,725
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,725 or above
- Date and time of round: October 10, 2023 at 15:49:55 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 500
- Tie-breaking rule: October 02, 2023 at 15:25:30 UTC
Tie-breaking rule: When multiple candidates have the same lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
On September 28, 2023, the First Express Entry Draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations sent out 600 invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent residency.
Click here to see Agriculture and Agri-food occupations
On September 27, 2023, IRCC sent out 500 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘French language proficiency’ draw.
On September 26, 2023, the IRCC sent out 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘no program specified’ draw.
On September 20, 2023, the First Express Entry Draw for transport occupations sent out 1,000 invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent residency.
Transport Occupations
Transport Occupations Eligible for Express Entry Targeted Draws
Here’s a list of the 10 transport occupations:
| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 |
| Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 |
| Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 |
| Deck officers, water transport | 72602 |
| Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 |
| Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors | 72600 |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 |
| Railway carmen/women | 72403 |
| Managers in transportation | 70020 |
On September 19, 2023, IRCC sent out 3,200 invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent residency in the ‘no program specified’ draw and the lowest score required was 531.
Express Entry Draws in September 2023
CRS Score Trend in 2023
Express Entry Draws in 2023
Processing Times
| Program | Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 6 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | (Not updated by IRCC since March 1 as there could be no application in processing for FSTP as of now) | No Change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 8 months | No Change |
