In the latest targeted French Proficiency Express Entry draw, held on July 12, 2023, a total of3800 candidates receivedinvitations to apply for permanent residency. This is the second draw of this week targeting French Language Proficiency.
The minimum score required in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for this draw is 375. This is the lowest CRS score of any Express Entry round of invitations issued in 2023.
Here is the detail of the latest Express Entry Draw:
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Latest Express Entry Draw, July 7, 2023
- Rounds of Invitations: #258
- Express Entry Program: French language proficiency
- Number of invitations issued: 3800
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 3800 or above
- Date and time of round: July 12, 2023 at 13:36:01 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 375s
- Tie-breaking rule: June 15, 2023 at 23:49:05
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CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of July 12, 2023
In the Express Entry draw of July 7, 2023, IRCC sent 2300 invitations targeting the French Proficiency Express Entry draw.
In the Express Entry draw, held on July 11, 2023, a total of 800 candidates received invitations to apply.
In the Express Entry draw of July 6, 2023, IRCC invited 1,500 healthcare workers. This came after the initial category-based draw on June 28, where 500 healthcare workers with a minimum CRS score of 476 were granted ITAs.
IRCC also sent invitations to professionals from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields on July 5. In this invitation round, 500 STEM professionals who scored at least 486 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) were given Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
Latest Express Entry Draw July 4, 2023: New Rounds of Invitations
Is my CRS score still important?
According to the IRCC, during category-based invitation rounds, candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet the category requirements will be ranked, and those with the highest rankings will be invited to apply for permanent residence. Just like in a standard draw, eligible candidates will be ordered based on their CRS score. So, those with higher scores are still more likely to get an invitation.
Moreover, the IRCC will keep having regular all-program or program-specific draws. So, maintaining a high CRS score remains important to be considered for these draws.
Express Entry Draws in 2023
| Draw Date | Program | ITAs | CRS cut off |
| July 12 | French Language proficiency | 3800 | 375 |
| July 11 | All Programs | 800 | 505 |
| July 7 | French Language proficiency | 2300 | 439 |
| July 6 | 35 Healthcare Occupations | 1500 | 463 |
| July 5 | STEM Occupations | 500 | 486 |
| July 4 | No Program Specified | 700 | 511 |
| June 28 | 35 Healthcare occupations | 500 | 476 |
| June 27 | No Program Specified | 4300 | 486 |
| June 8 | No Program Specified | 4800 | 486 |
| May 24 | No Program Specified | 4800 | 488 |
| May 10 | PNP Candidates | 589 | 691 |
| April 26 | No Program Specified | 3,500 | 483 |
| April 12 | No Program Specified | 3,500 | 486 |
| March 29 | No Program Specified | 7,000 | 481 |
| March 23 | No Program Specified | 7,000 | 484 |
| March 15 | No Program Specified | 7,000 | 490 |
| March 1 | PNP | 667 | 748 |
| Feb 15 | PNP | 699 | 791 |
| Feb 2 | FSW | 3300 | 489 |
| Feb 1 | PNP | 893 | 733 |
| Jan 18 | No Program Specified | 5,500 | 490 |
| Jan 11 | No Program Specified | 5,500 | 507 |
CRS Score of Express Entry Draws 2023
What are Express Entry Draws?
Express Entry draws are held regularly, inviting candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency.
The draws are based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which ranks candidates according to their skills, education, work experience, and other factors.
The recent draw invited 3,800 candidates who are proficient in French Language.
Introduction of Category-Based Selection
Canada has introduced category-based selections within the Express Entry system. These selections aim to prioritize candidates with specific skills, training, or language abilities.
The eligible categories include healthcare, STEM professions, trades, transport, and agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate at least 6 months of work experience in a qualifying occupation within the last 3 years.
How to Apply for Express Entry
The Express Entry application process consists of two steps:
- Submitting the profile with required documents such as language test results, educational credentials, and passport or travel documentation.
- If invited to apply, submit a complete application with supporting documents like reference letters, identity documents, police clearance certificates, and medical examination results.
Processing Times
The processing times for different application types within the Express Entry system can vary, with Canadian Experience Class (CEC) currently taking around 4 months and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) around 24 months.
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