Why apply for Canada Express Entry?

• Best path to Canada Permanent Residency.
• No job offer is required. 
• Higher chances of selection.
• Quick processing time.
• Plans to issue 82,880 ITAs in 2023.
• High success rate for applicants.
• Opportunity for Canadian citizenship.

Canada Immigration – Express Entry

Canada Express Entry is the most popular route for overseas skilled professionals to settle in Canada permanently. It is a points-based system that allots points based on skills, work experience, Canadian employment status, and provincial/territorial nomination. The higher your CRS score, the greater your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a Permanent Residency in Canada. Candidates who choose Express Entry to submit their Canada PR applications get higher chances of selection. The Express Entry applications are valid for 12 months and processed in 6-12 months. Register your Expression of Interest for the Express Entry program with the help of Y-Axis, the leading and best immigration consultants in India, who guides you in every step of your Canada immigration process.  Express Entry manages Canada PR applications related to the following federal economic programs: 

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Provincial Nominee Program 

Express Entry is a streamlined immigration program made more transparent for potential skilled foreign workers. The key details of the program include:

• An online program that has no cap on applicants and is open throughout the year.
• The program applies only to Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Traders Program, and Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program.
• You must submit an Expression of Interest and apply as an applicant for any job mentioned in Skill Types 0, A, and B.
• Your profile will be evaluated based on points and placed in the applicant pool.
• Canadian provinces and employers will access this pool and find talent to meet their needs.
• The highest point holders are sent an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR.
• The number of ITAs issued is based on the Canada Immigration Levels Plan.

Canada plans to invite 1.5 million immigrants by 2025. Canada Express Entry immigration levels plan for 2023-25 are given below: 

Canada Express Entry Immigration Levels Plan
Program	2023	2024	2025
Express Entry	82,880	109,020	114,000

Canada Express Entry – 5 Things to Know

• Score: Latest Express Entry Draw CRS score – 486.
• Cost: CAD 2300/ applicant; for couples, it is CAD 4,500.
• Approval time: 6 to 8 months.
• Length of residence: 5 years.
• Easy or not: Candidates with the highest rankings are issued ITAs.

Introduction of Category-Based Rounds of Invitations

As per the recent update released on May 31, 2023, IRCC will be inviting Canada Express Entry candidates in the following 6 fields in this year:

• French language proficiency or work experience
• Healthcare
• STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professions
• Trades (carpenters, plumbers, and contractors)
• Transport
• Agriculture and Agri-Food

*For more information, also read –  IRCC announces 6 new categories for Express Entry candidates. Register your EOI now!

Latest Express Entry Draw

The Latest Express Entry draw was held on August 01, 2023, and issued 2000 ITAs. The #259 draw is ‘All program draw’, and the candidates having a CRS score of 517 were invited in this draw. (Read more…). 

CRS Score Calculator 

The Canada Express Entry Program determines applications using the Comprehensive Ranking System. The CRS score calculator evaluates and gives points based on the six factors. The highest-scored candidates have greater chances to migrate to Canada with a PR Visa. The points scale has a maximum score of 1200 and evaluates you and your spouse (if any) on the following factors:

• Age
• The highest level of education
• Language skills
• Canadian work experience
• Other work experience
• Skill Transferability
• Other factors

1. Core/Human Capital Factors
Age	With spouse	Single
17	0	0
18	90	99
19	95	105
20-29	100	110
30	95	105
31	90	99
32	85	94
33	80	88
34	75	83
35	70	77
36	65	72
37	60	66
38	55	61
39	50	55
40	45	50
41	35	39
42	25	28
43	15	17
44	5	6
>45	0	0
Level of education	With spouse	Single
Secondary school (high school) credential	28	30
1-year post-secondary program credential	84	90
2-year post-secondary program credential	91	98
≥3-year post-secondary program credential or a Bachelor’s degree	112	120
2 post-secondary program credentials (one must be of least 3 years)	119	128
Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree	126	135
Doctorate / PhD	140	150
Language proficiency	With spouse	Single
First Official Language	Per ability	Per ability
CLB 4 or 5	6	6
CLB 6	8	9
CLB 7	16	17
CLB 8	22	23
CLB 9	29	31
CLB 10 or more	32	34
Second Official Language	Per ability	Per ability
CLB 5 or 6	1	1
CLB 7 or 8	3	3
CLB 9 or more	6	6
Additional points for both French and English
CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 4 or lower (or none) in English	25	25
CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 5 or higher in English	50	50
Canadian work experience	With spouse	Single
0 – 1 year	0	0
1 year	35	40
2 years	46	53
3 years	56	64
4 years	63	72
≥ 5 years	70	80
2. Spouse or Common-law partner Factors
Level of education	With spouse	Single
Less than secondary school (high school) credential	0	NA
Secondary school (high school) credential	2	NA
1-year post-secondary program credential	6	NA
2-year post-secondary program credential	7	NA
≥3-year post-secondary program credential or Bachelor’s degree	8	NA
2 or more post-secondary program credentials (one must be of at least 3 years)	9	NA
Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree	10	NA
Doctorate / PhD	10	NA
Language proficiency	With spouse	Single
First Official Language	per ability	NA
CLB 5 or 6	1	NA
CLB 7 or 8	3	NA
CLB ≥ 9	5	NA
Canadian work experience	With spouse	Single
less than 1 year	0	NA
1 year	5	NA
2 years	4	NA
3 years	8	NA
4 years	9	NA
≥ 5 years	10	NA
3. Skills Transferability Factors
Education & Language	With spouse	Single
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 7 or 8	13	13
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 7 or 8	25	25
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 9 in each ability	25	25
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 9 in each ability	50	50
Education & Canadian Work Experience	With spouse	Single
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + 1 year Canadian work experience	13	13
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/Ph.D. + 1-year Canadian work experience	25	25
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + 2-year Canadian work experience	25	25
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + 2-year Canadian work experience	50	50
Foreign Work Experience & Language	With spouse	Single
1-2 years + CLB 7 or 8	13	13
≥ 3 years + CLB 7 or 8	25	25
1-2 years + CLB 9 or more	25	25
≥ 3 years + CLB 9 or more	50	50
Foreign Work Experience & Canadian Work Experience	With spouse	Single
1-2 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience	13	13
≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience	25	25
1-2 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience	25	25
≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience	50	50
Certificate of Qualification and Language	With spouse	Single
Certificate of Qualification + CLB 5, ≥ 1 CLB 7	25	25
Certificate of Qualification + CLB 7 on all language abilities	50	50
4. Provincial Nomination or Offer of Employment
Provincial nomination	With spouse	Single
Provincial nominee certificate	600	600
Offer of Employment from a Canadian company	With spouse	Single
Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 0 Major group 00	200	200
Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 1, 2 or 3, or any TEER 0 other than Major group 00	50	50
5. Additional Points
Post-secondary education in Canada	With spouse	Single
Credentials of 1 or 2 years	15	15
Credential of 3 years or longer, Master or PhD	30	30
Sibling in Canada	With spouse	Single
Sibling in Canada who is over 18+, Canadian PR or citizen, residing in Canada	15	15

Benefits of the Canada EE Program

• The main advantage of this immigration program is its transparency. Applicants will know the CRS points they must score to be eligible for the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
• Candidates should know the minimum score they should obtain to qualify for the ITA. If they do not make the mark, they can always try to improve their CRS score or consider other CRS options.
• They can look at improving their language test results, gaining additional work experience, or study in Canada, or apply for a provincial nomination program.
• Young candidates with a higher level of education, language proficiency in English (IELTS/CELPIP) or French, or both, or those with Canadian experience (employees or students) have the potential to reach a higher CRS score and get selected through the Express Entry system.
• Candidates with a provincial nomination will get an additional 600 points. Those with a job offer in Canada or siblings residing there are eligible for additional points.

Canada Express Entry Eligibility

The eligibility requirement for the Express Entry is 67 points out of 100. You will need to score at least 67 points under various eligibility criteria to apply for your PR visa.  The Express Entry eligibility points calculator is based on the following criteria:

• Age: You can score the maximum points if you are between 18-35 years. Those above this age will gain lesser points.
• Education: Your minimum educational qualification must be equal to the higher secondary education level in Canada. A higher level of educational qualification means more points.
• Work experience: To score the minimum points you should have at least one year of work experience. If you have more years of work experience, you will gain more points.
• Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS equivalent to CLB 7 to be eligible to apply and score the minimum points. Higher scores mean more points.
• Adaptability: You can score ten points on the adaptability factor if your family members or close relatives are living in Canada and will be able to support you when you move in there. You can also gain points if your spouse or legal partner is ready to migrate with you to Canada.
• Arranged employment:  A valid job offer from a Canadian employer entitles you to ten points.

Canada Express Entry Requirements

• 1-year work experience in skilled occupation, in the last 10 years.
• Minimum CLB score – 7 (in English or French).
• Education Credential Assessment (ECA).

Express Entry Profile Creation

Step 1: Complete your ECA

If you have done your education outside Canada, you should get your Educational Credentials Assessment or ECA. The ECA proves that your educational qualifications are equal to those recognized in the Canadian educational system.

Step 2: Complete your language ability tests

The next step is completing the required English language proficiency tests. The minimum score is 6 bands in IELTS equivalent to CLB 7. Your test score should be less than 2 years old at the time of application.

You will have an edge over other applicants if you know French. French language tests like the Test de Evaluation de Francians (TEF) will prove your proficiency in the language.

Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile

First, you have to create your online Express Entry profile. The profile should include details about your age, work experience, education, language skills, etc.  You will be given a score base on these details.

If you qualify by getting the required points, you can submit your profile. This will be included in the Express Entry pool.

Step 4: Calculate your CRS score

If your profile makes it to the Express Entry pool, it is ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Criteria such as age, work experience, adaptability, etc. determine your CRS score. Your profile gets included in the Express Entry pool if you have the required CRS score. You need to have a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to be eligible to apply under the Express Entry program.

 Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

If your profile gets selected from the Express Entry pool, you will get an ITA from the Canadian government after which you can start the documentation for your PR visa.

Express Entry Programs
Federal Skilled Worker Program		Canadian Experience Class		Federal Skilled Trades Program
Eligibility Criteria:
Language skills:	✓CLB 7		CLB 7 if your TEER  0 or 1	CLB 5 for speaking and listening
(English or French skills)			CLB 5 if your TEER 2	CLB 4 for reading and writing
Work Experience: (Type/Level &Amount)	NA		Canadian Experience in TEER 0,1, 2,3, 4	Canadian Experience in skilled trade
	One year continuous within the last 10 years		One year in Canada in the last 3 years	Two years within last 5 years
Job offer:	Selection criteria (FSW) points for a job offer.		Not Applicable	A full-time job offer for at least 1 year
Education:	Secondary education is required.		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
	Extra points for your post-secondary education.
IRCC Time Lines:	ECA Credential Assessment: Upon submission of documents to designated authorities 8 to 20 weeks.
	Express Entry Profile: Express Entry Profile is valid for 1 year from the date of submission.
	PR Application: Upon receiving ITA client must submit supporting documents within 60 days.
	PR Visa: Upon submission of PR application the visa processing time is 6 months.
	PR Visa: PR visa is valid for 5 years.

ITA Canada 

IRCC holds Express Entry draws at regular intervals. Every draw has a different cut-off score. The applicants with a CRS score equal to or above the cutoff score will receive an ITA. Candidates with a long presence in the Express

Entry pool will receive an ITA 

Once you receive an ITA, you will have to submit a complete and correct application for which you will be given 90 days. If you fail to do so within 90 days, then your invitation will become null and void. So, you should make the best use of this time to submit an accurate application.

Submit your Canada PR application

After receiving the ITA, candidates need to know under which Express Entry program (FSWP, FSTP, PNP, or CEC)  they have been selected to apply for the Canada PR visa. Candidates will receive the checklist of requirements specific to the program they have applied for. A general checklist of requirements is given below: 

• English language test results
• Civil status such as your birth certificate
• Proof of your education achievements
• Proof of your work experience
• Medical Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Proof of Funds
• Photos

Express Entry fees

• Language tests: $300
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): $200
• Biometrics: $85/person
• Government fees: $1,325/adult & $225/child
• Medical examination fees: $450/adult & $250/child
• Police clearance certificates: $100

Proof of Funds for Express Entry

Number of family members	Funds required (in Canadian dollars)
1	$13,310
2	$16,570
3	$20,371
4	$24,733
5	$28,052
6	$31,638
7	$35,224
For each additional family member	$3,586

Canada Express Entry draws in 2023

IRCC held 22 Express Entry Draws in 2023 and issued 71,148 ITAs. The details of the Canada EE Draws in 2023 are given below:  

Draw no.	Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued	CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited
259	August 01, 2023	No Program Specified	2000	517
258	July 12, 2023	French language proficiency (2023-1)	3800	375
257	July 11, 2023	No Program Specified	800	505
256	July 7, 2023	French language proficiency (2023-1)	2300	439
255	July 6, 2023	Healthcare occupations (2023-1)	1500	463
254	July 5, 2023	STEM occupations (2023-1)	500	486
253	July 4, 2023	No Program Specified	700	511
252	June 28, 2023	Healthcare occupations (2023-1)	500	476
251	June 27, 2023	No Program Specified	4300	486
250	June 8, 2023	No Program Specified	4800	486
249	May 24, 2023	No Program Specified	4800	488
248	May 10, 2023	Provincial Nominee Program	589	691
247	April 26, 2023	All Program draw	3500	483
246	April 12, 2023	All Program draw	3500	486
245	March 29, 2023	All Program draw	7000	481
244	March 23, 2023	All Program draw	7000	484
243	March 15, 2023	All Program draw	7000	490
242	March 1, 2023	Provincial Nominee Program	667	748
241	February 15, 2023	Provincial Nominee Program	699	791
240	February 2, 2023	Federal Skilled Worker	3300	489
239	February 1, 2023	Provincial Nominee Program	893	733
238	January 18, 2023	All Program draw	5500	490
237	January 11, 2023	All Program draw	5500	507

Canada PNP draws in 2023

Month	Province	No. of draws	No. of candidates
July	Alberta	3	304
	BC	4	746
	Manitoba	3	1744
	Ontario	4	1904
	PEI	1	106
	Quebec	1	1633
	Saskatchewan	1	35
June	Alberta	5	479
	BC	4	717
	Manitoba	3	1716
	Ontario	3	3177
	PEI	3	309
	Quebec	1	1006
	Saskatchewan	1	500
May	BC	5	854
	Manitoba	2	1065
	Ontario	5	6890
	Quebec	1	802
	Saskatchewan	2	2076
	PEI	2	280
April	Alberta	4	405
	BC	4	678
	Manitoba	3	1631
	Ontario	5	1184
	Quebec	1	1020
	Saskatchewan	1	1067
	PEI	1	189
March	Alberta	1	134
	BC	4	968
	Manitoba	2	1163
	New Brunswick	1	144
	Ontario	6	3,906
	PEI	3	303
	Quebec	2	1636
	Saskatchewan	2	550
February	Ontario	4	3,183
	Manitoba	2	891
	Saskatchewan	1	421
	British Columbia	4	909
	PEI	1	228
	Alberta	1	100
January	Ontario	6	3,591
	Manitoba	2	658
	Saskatchewan	1	50
	British Columbia	5	1,122
	PEI	2	223
Total		123	52,697

Canada Express Entry draws in 2022

In 2022, Canada Express Entry invited 46,538 candidates. The CRS score of the latest draw is recorded as the lowest compared to the overall scores in the year.

Express Entry 2022 Round-Up
Date of Draw	Draw No.	No. of Candidates invited	CRS Score	Article Title
November 23, 2022	236	4,750	491	11th All program Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 candidates
November 9, 2022	235	4,750	494	235th Express Entry Draw issued 4,750 ITAs with a CRS score of 494
October 26, 2022	234	4,750	496	Express Entry draw issued 4,750 ITAs with CRS score of 496
October 12, 2022	233	4,250	500	Biggest Express Entry draw till date issued 4,250 invitations
September 28, 2022	232	3,750	504	232nd Express Entry draw issued 3,750 invitations
September 14, 2022	231	3,250	510	Biggest Express Entry draw of 2022 invited 3,250 candidates
August 31, 2022	230	2,750	516	230th Express Entry draw invites 2,750 candidates to apply for Canada PR
August 17, 2022	229	2,250	525	New All-Program Express Entry draw issues 2,250 ITAs
August 3, 2022	228	2,000	533	Third all-program Express Entry draw issued 2,000 ITAs
July 20, 2022	227	1,750	542	Canada increases ITAs to 1,750, CRS drops to 542 – Express Entry Draw
July 6, 2022	226	1,500	557	Canada issues 1,500 ITAs in the first All-Program Express Entry Draw
June 22, 2022	225	636	752	Express Entry 225th draw invited 636 PNP Candidates
June 8, 2022	224	932	796	Largest Express Entry draw invites 932 candidates
May 25, 2022	223	589	741	Express Entry draw invites 589 candidates through PNP
May 11, 2022	222	545	753	Canada issued 545 invitations through Express Entry
April 27, 2022	221	829	772	Canada invites 829 PNP candidates through Express Entry
April 13, 2022	220	787	782	Express Entry Draw: Invited 787 PNP candidates
March 30, 2022	219	919	785	3rd Express Entry Draw in March Invited 919 PNP candidates
March 16, 2022	218	924	754	Canada invites 924 candidates in 6th PNP draw – Express Entry
March 2, 2022	217	1,047	761	Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047
February 16, 2022	216	1,082	710	Express Entry: Canada invites 1082 candidates
February 2, 2022	215	1,070	674	Canada Express Entry: 1,070 Provincial Nominees Invited in Third Draw of 2022
January 19, 2022	214	1,036	745	Canada Express Entry: 1,036 Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest Draw
January 5, 2022	213	392	808	Canada Express Entry: First Draw of 2022 Invites 392 to Apply

Canada PNP draws in 2022

IRCC invited 53,057 candidates through Canada PNP draws in 2022. The below table gives information on each province’s participation to meet Canada immigration target, 2022. Quebec Invited 8071 candidates to apply for permanent selection in 2022.

Provincial Nominee Program	Number of Candidates invited in 2022
Alberta PNP	2,320
British Columbia PNP	8,878
Manitoba PNP	7,469
Ontario PNP	21,261
Prince Edward Island PNP	1,854
Saskatchewan PNP	11,113
Nova Scotia PNP	162
*Quebec Immigration Program	8071

 

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