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occupation-specific draws

How Express Entry draws have changed since the introduction of the occupation-specific draws?

Canada Express Entry draws have changed with the introduction of occupation-specific draws, which began with 500 invitations for healthcare workers on June 28.  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued 10,100 invitations since then, with only 1,500 through all-program draws. The other invitations included 6,100 for Francophone candidates, 2,000... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

The CRS score in the new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates dropped below 400

On July 12, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.  In round #258, IRCC issued 3,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.  This round had the lowest cut-off score – 375, 64 points fewer... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

IRCC held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates

On July 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates, selecting candidates for French language proficiency.  In round #256, IRCC issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified candidates.  This round had the lowest cut-off score of 2023 – 439 points! ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
occupation-specific Express Entry draw

IRCC held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw

On July 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw and issued 1500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in healthcare occupations.  In round #255, the cut-off score was 463 points, 13 points fewer than in the previous healthcare-targeted Express Entry draw. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »