In the month of September, a total of 5 Express Entry draws were conducted by the IRCC, to invite candidates to apply for permanent residency, and a total of 8,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued through the various Express Entry draws.
IRCC held two ‘no program specified’ Express Entry draws and three 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 6,200 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff score range is from 504 to 531.
The IRCC conducted two category-based Express Entry (EE) draws and extended invitations to 2,100 candidates.
Express Entry Draws in September 2023:
List of Express Entry Draws in September:
Draw 267: September 28, 2023 (Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations)
- Invitations Issued: 600
- Minimum CRS Score: 354
- Program: Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations
Canada held its first targeted Express Entry draw for Agriculture and Agri-food occupations. A total of 600 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 354 were invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada in this draw.
The agriculture and agri-food occupations eligible for this latest Express Entry draw include the following 3 occupations:
| Occupations | NOC Code |
| Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services | 82031 |
| Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 |
| Butchers – retail and wholesale | 63201 |
Draw 266: September 27, 2023 (Francophone Category Draw)
- Invitations Issued: 500
- Minimum CRS Score: 472
- Program: French language proficiency
In this Express Entry draw, a total of 500 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 472, 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 265: September 26, 2023 (No Program Specified)
- Invitations Issued: 3,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 504
- Program: No Program Specified
On September 26, 2023, the IRCC sent out 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘no program specified’ draw. The CRS Score For this draw is 504.
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 264: September 20, 2023 (Transport Occupations)
- Invitations Issued: 1,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 435
- Program: Trade occupations
On September 20, 2023, the First Express Entry Draw for transport occupations sent out 1,000 invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent residency. The CRS Score for this Draw is 435.
Here’s a list of the 10 transport occupations eligible for the Express Entry draw:
| 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 |
Draw 263: September 19, 2023 (No Program Specified)
- Invitations Issued: 3,200
- Minimum CRS Score: 531
- Program: No Program Specified
On September 19, 2023, IRCC sent out 3,200 invitations to apply for Canadian Permanent residency in the latest ‘no program specified’ draw and the lowest score required was 531.
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.
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CRS Score Trend of Express Entry Draws 2023
Conclusion
In September 2023, IRCC conducted four Express Entry draws, inviting a total of 8,300 candidates to apply for permanent residency as compared to 8,600 in the month of August 2023. These draws included 2 No Program-Specific and 3 category-based draws.
September 2023 showcased Canada’s commitment to attracting a wide range of skilled immigrants, with targeted draws for Specific Transport and Agriculture and Agri-food occupations. This makes Canada a welcoming destination for skilled immigrants.
