Current Immigration

The first ever category based Express Entry round of invitations on June 18, 2023 saw 500 invitations issued to individuals in healthcare occupations. The required CRS score was 476.

Category based selection is being introduced in 2023 to target critical labour shortages across Canada in priority occupations.



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/canada-launches-new-process-to-welcome-skilled-newcomers-with-work-experience-in-priority-jobs-as-permanent-residents.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds/invitations.html?q=252

The latest Express Entry draw was held April 26, 2023 and saw 3,500 invitations issued to candidates with CRS scores of at least 483. This was an all program draw.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html