The New Express Entry Drawing: What’s the Passing Score?

On September 14, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,250 invitations to apply for the next Express Entry, the sixth since the July 6 renewal of all programs.

The minimum Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score was 510. No specific programs were identified in the draw, meaning that invitations were issued to applicants from Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The Express Entry Program is one of the most prominent ways to immigrate to Canada.

Prior to the last drawing on August 31, the number of applicants who received an ITA increased by 250 with each drawing. Last week there was a significant increase of 500, and the latest drawing is a continuation of this trend. There has also been a gradual decline in the minimum CRS score, which loses eight to nine points with each draw. However, this draw differs from the others in that the minimum score has dropped by only six points. The minimum CRS score in the July 6 drawing was 557.

The IRCC has suspended all Express Entry draws for 18 months, beginning in December 2020. During that time, only applicants eligible for CEC or PNP permanent residency were invited to apply. However, in September 2021, the CEC drawings were also suspended.

New Express Entry draw: Pass rates down, invitations up

Canada held its fourth draw for all Express Entry programs since July 6.

The IRCC issued 2,250 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) qualifying score was 525.

No specific program was specified in this drawing, which means that candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) were eligible for the invitation.

A total of 7,500 candidates have received an ITA since the July 6 renewal for all programs. The number of invited candidates has steadily increased by 250 with each drawing, and the minimum CRS score has steadily decreased by eight to nine points. The current minimum score is 32 points lower than the July 6 draw of 557.

Canada plans to admit 55,900 permanent residents through Express Entry in 2022, and that number will rise sharply to 111,500 by the end of 2024.

By inviting applicants through Express Entry, IRCC can process applications more efficiently because applicants already meet the basic eligibility level, according to their CRS score. Now that the draw has resumed, IRCC is aiming for a six-month review period for new applications.

However, the IRCC is considering future Express Entry draws focused on specific skills and occupations instead of relying solely on CRS scores. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in June that this way Canada could select more immigrants who are already job-ready.

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Express Entry
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