On September 26, 2023, IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Express Entry draw #265. In this draw, IRCC invited candidates under all immigration programs.
Details of Express Entry draw 265
IRCC invited 3,000 candidates through the Express Entry draw 265 on September 26, 2023. In the latest round of invitations, the cut-off score was 504 points, 27 points fewer than in the previous all-program draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 11, 2023, at 20:24:18 UTC.
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As of September 26, 2023, there are 214,000 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. In 2023, Canada issued 84,948 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2023 till June
In the table below, there’s an overview of the Express Entry draws since June 2023.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| Sept 26 | All-program | 3,000 | 504 |
| Sept 20 | Transport occupations | 1,000 | 435 |
| Sept 19 | All-program | 3,200 | 531 |
| Aug 15 | All-program | 4,300 | 496 |
| Aug 03 | Trade occupations | 1,500 | 388 |
| Aug 02 | French language proficiency | 800 | 435 |
| Aug 01 | All-program | 2,000 | 517 |
| July 12 | French language proficiency | 3,800 | 375 |
| July 11 | All-program | 800 | 505 |
| July 07 | French language proficiency | 2,300 | 439 |
| July 06 | Healthcare occupations | 1500 | 463 |
| July 05 | STEM occupations | 500 | 486 |
| July 04 | All-program | 700 | 511 |
| June 28 | Healthcare occupations | 500 | 476 |
| June 27 | All-program | 4,300 | 486 |
| June 08 | All-program | 4,800 | 486 |
How long does it take to process Express Entry Applications?
The latest express entry processing times as of August are listed in the table below:
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 5 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 | 9 months | No Change |
How to immigrate through Express Entry?
Express Entry is an online system for managing immigration applications from skilled workers to Canada. Through Express Entry, three immigration programs are managed:
- Canadian Experience Class: For skilled workers with Canadian work experience, work experience must have been gained during the three years preceding your application.
- Federal Skilled Worker Program: For skilled individuals with international work experience, education, and other criteria must be met.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program: for skilled individuals who have a valid employment offer or a certificate of qualification in a skilled trade.
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