Express Entry Draw Results: Latest Invitations to Apply (April 2023)

Latest Express Entry Draw Results- April 11, 2024 #293


Express Entry is a specialized system used by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to carefully select candidates for immigration to Canada through various economic immigration programs. It’s important to note that Express Entry isn’t an independent immigration program but rather acts as a facilitator for specific immigration pathways. These pathways include the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and a portion of the Provincial Nominee Programs. By categorizing candidates based on their qualifications, Express Entry streamlines the immigration process, ensuring a targeted and merit-based selection approach. The Latest Express Entry Draw Results provide an overview of the outcomes of each month’s selection process based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

Within the Express Entry system, important events take two distinct forms. Firstly, the General draw encompasses candidates eligible for any federal economic immigration program. These individuals are chosen solely based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which is a points-based evaluation reflecting their qualifications and attributes. Secondly, the Program-specific draw is a more focused approach where the Canadian government selects applicants exclusively for one of the federal programs for economic immigration. This specific selection strategy allows for a nuanced and program-tailored approach, ensuring that candidates closely align with the requirements of the chosen immigration program.

Express Entry showcases Canada’s commitment to a dynamic and adaptable immigration system. By combining general and program-specific draws, Canada ensures that the selection process is comprehensive and targeted, reflecting the nation’s ongoing need for skilled individuals who can contribute meaningfully to its economic growth and societal diversity.

Express Entry Draw Results: Latest Invitations to Apply

The most recent Express Entry Draw occurred on April 11th, 2024, marking the 293rd event in the Express Entry series. This draw specifically targeted STEM occupations. The draw resulted in the issuance of:

  • 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA)
  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491

This draw, the second in April 2024, demonstrates Canada’s ongoing efforts to invite numerous immigrants to apply for Permanent Residency every month. The upcoming Express Entry draw, #294, is anticipated to take place on April 24, 2024.

Express Entry Draw Results (April 2024)

Express Entry Draws: 2024

Express Entry Draw #DateITACRSProgram
29311-Apr-244,500491STEM occupations
29210-Apr-241,280549All programs
29126-Mar-241,500388French language proficiency
29025-Mar-241,980524All programs
28913-Mar-24975430Transport occupations
28812-Mar-242,850525All programs
28729-Feb-242,500336French language proficiency
28628-Feb-241,470534All programs
28516-Feb-24150437Agriculture and Agri-food
28414-Feb-243,500422Healthcare occupations
28313-Feb-241,490535All programs
2821-Feb-247,000365French language proficiency
28131-Jan-24730541All programs
28023-Jan-241,040543All programs
27910-Jan-241,510546All programs

Express Entry Draw Results: 2023

Express Entry Draw #DateITACRSProgram
27821-Dec-23400386Agriculture and Agri-food
27720-Dec-23670435Transport occupations
27619-Dec-231,000425Trades occupations
27518-Dec-231,325542All programs
2748-Dec-235,900481STEM occupations
2737-Dec-231,000470French language proficiency
2726-Dec-234,750561All programs
27126-Oct-233,600431Healthcare occupations
27025-Oct-23300486French language proficiency
26924-Oct-231,548776PNP
26810-Oct-233,725500All programs
26728-Sep-23600600Agriculture and Agri-food
26627-Sep-23500500French language proficiency
26526-Sep-233,000504All programs
26420-Sep-231,000435Transport occupations
26319-Sep-233,200531All programs
26215-Aug-234,300496All programs
2613-Aug-231,500388Trade occupations
2602-Aug-23800435French language proficiency
2591-Aug-232,000517All programs
25812-Jul-233,800375French language proficiency
25711-Jul-23800505All programs
2567-Jul-232,300439French language proficiency
2556-Jul-231,500463Healthcare occupations
2545-Jul-23500486STEM occupations
2534-Jul-23700511All programs
25228-Jun-23500476Healthcare occupations
25127-Jun-234,300486All programs
2508-Jun-234,800486All programs
24924-May-234,800488All programs
24810-May-23589691PNP
24726-Apr-233,500483All programs
24612-Apr-233,500486All programs
24529-Mar-237,000481All programs
24423-Mar-237,000484All programs
24315-Mar-237,000490All programs
2421-Mar-23667748PNP
24115-Feb-23699791PNP
2402-Feb-233,300489FSW
2391-Feb-23893733PNP
23818-Jan-235,500490All programs
23711-Jan-235,500507All programs

Express Entry Draw Results: 2022

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Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
236491November 23, 20224,750
235494November 9, 20224,750
234496October 26, 20224,750
233500October 12, 20224,250
232504September 28, 20223,750
231510September 14, 20223,250
230516August 31, 20222,750
229525August 17, 20222,250
228533August 3, 20222,000
227542July 20, 20221,750
226557July 6, 20221,500
225752 (*Provincial nominees only)June 22, 2022636
224796 (*Provincial nominees only)June 8, 2022932
223741 (*Provincial nominees only)May 25, 2022589
222753 (*Provincial nominees only)May 11, 2022545
221772 (*Provincial nominees only)April 27, 2021829
220782 (*Provincial nominees only)April 13, 2021787
219785 (*Provincial nominees only)March 30, 2022919
218754 (*Provincial nominees only)March 16, 2022924
217761 (*Provincial nominees only)March 02, 20221,047
216710 (*Provincial nominees only)February 16, 20221,082
215674 (*Provincial nominees only)February 2, 20221,070
214745 (*Provincial nominees only)January 19, 20221,036
213808 (*Provincial nominees only)January 5, 2022392

Express Entry Draws: 2021

Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
212720 (*Provincial nominees only)December 22, 2021746
211698 (*Provincial nominees only)December 10, 20211,032
210737 (*Provincial nominees only)November 24, 2021613
209685 (*Provincial nominees only)November 10, 2021775
208744 (*Provincial nominees only)October 27, 2021888
207720 (*Provincial nominees only)October 13, 2021681
206742 (*Provincial nominees only)September 29, 2021761
205732 (*Provincial nominees only)September 15, 2021521
204462 (*Canadian Experience Class only)September 14, 20212,000
203764 (*Provincial nominees only)September 1, 2021635
202403 (*Canadian Experience Class only)August 19, 20213,000
201751 (*Provincial nominees only)August 18, 2021463
200404 (*Canadian Experience Class only)August 5, 20213,000
199760 (*Provincial nominees only)August 4, 2021512
198357 (*Canadian Experience Class only)July 22, 20214,500
197734 (*Provincial nominees only)July 21, 2021462
196369 (*Canadian Experience Class only)July 8, 20214,500
195760 (*Provincial nominees only)July 7, 2021627
194357 (*Canadian Experience Class only)June 24, 20216,000
193742 (*Provincial nominees only)June 23, 20211,002
192368 (*Canadian Experience Class only)June 10, 20216,000
191711 (*Provincial nominees only)June 9, 2021940
190380 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 31, 20215,956
189713 (*Provincial nominees only)May 26, 2021500
188397 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 20, 20211,842
187401 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 13, 20214,147
186752 (*Provincial nominees only)May 12, 2021557
185400 (*Canadian Experience Class only)April 29, 20216,000
184717 (*Provincial nominees only)April 28, 2021381
183417 (*Canadian Experience Class only)April 16, 20216,000
182753 (*Provincial nominees only)April 14, 2021266
181432 (*Canadian Experience Class only)April 1, 20215,000
180778 (*Provincial nominees only)March 31, 2021284
179449 (*Canadian Experience Class only)March 18, 20215,000
178682 (*Provincial nominees only)March 17, 2021183
177739 (*Provincial nominees only)March 8, 2021671
17675 (*Canadian Experience Class only)February 13, 202127,332
175720 (*Provincial nominees only)February 10, 2021654
174454 (*Canadian Experience Class only)January 21, 20214,626
173741 (*Provincial nominees only)January 20, 2021374
172461 (*Canadian Experience Class only)January 7, 20214,750
171813 (*Provincial nominees only)January 6, 2021250

Express Entry Draws: 2020

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Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
170468December 23, 20205,000
169469December 9, 20205,000
168469November 25, 20205,000
167472November 18, 20205,000
166478November 5, 20204,500
165471October 14, 20204,500
164471September 29, 20204,200
163472September 16, 20204,200
162475September 2, 20204,200
161454 (*Canadian Experience Class only)August 20, 20203,300
160771 (*Provincial nominees only)August 19, 2020600
159415 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)August 6, 2020250
158476August 5, 20203,900
157445 (*Canadian Experience Class only)July 23, 20203,343
156687 (*Provincial nominees only)July 22, 2020557
155478July 8, 20203,900
154431 (*Canadian Experience Class only)June 25, 20203,508
153696 (*Provincial nominees only)June 24, 2020392
152437 (*Canadian Experience Class only)June 11, 20203,559
151743 (*Provincial nominees only)June 10, 2020341
150440 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 28, 20203,515
149757 (*Provincial nominees only)May 27, 2020385
148447 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 15, 20203,371
147718 (*Provincial nominees only)May 14, 2020529
146452 (*Canadian Experience Class only)May 1, 20203,311
145692 (*Provincial nominees only)April 29, 2020589
144455 (*Canadian Experience Class only)April 16,20203,782
143808 (*Provincial nominees only)April 15, 2020118
142464 (*Canadian Experience Class only)April 9, 20203,294
141698 (*Provincial nominees only)April 9, 2020606
140467 (*Canadian Experience Class only)March 23, 20203,232
139720 (*Provincial nominees only)March 18, 2020668
138471March 4, 20203,900
137470February 19, 20204,500
136472February 5, 20203,500
135471January 22, 20203,400
134473January 8, 20203,400

Express Entry Draws: 2019

Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
133469December 19, 20193,200
132472December 11, 20193,200
131471November 27, 20193,600
130472November 13, 20193,600
128357 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)October 16, 2019500
127464October 2, 20193,900
126462September 18, 20193,600
125463September 4, 20193,600
124457August 20, 20193,600
123466August 12, 20193,600
122459July 24, 20193,600
121460July 10, 20193,600
120462June 26, 20193,350
119465June 12, 20193,350
118470May 29, 20193,350
117332 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)May 15, 2019500
116450May 1, 20193,350
115451April 17, 20193,350
114451April 3, 20193,350
113452March 20, 20193,350
112454March 6, 20193,350
111457February 20, 20193,350
110438January 30, 20193,350
109443January 23, 20193,900
108449January 10, 20193,900

Express Entry Draws: 2018

Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
107439December 19, 20183,900
106445December 12, 20183,900
105445November 28, 20183,900
104449November 15, 20183,900
103442October 29, 20183,900
102440October 15, 20183,900
101445October 3, 20183,900
100284 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)September 24, 2018400
99441September 19, 20183,500
98440September 5, 20183,900
97440August 22, 20183,750
96440August 8, 20183,750
95441July 25, 20183,750
94442July 11, 20183,750
93442June 25, 20183,750
92451June 13, 20183,750
91902 (*Provincial nominees only) 288 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)May 30, 2018700
90440May 23, 20183,500
89441May 9, 20183,500
88441April 25, 20183,500
87444April 11, 20183,500
86446March 26, 20183,000
85456March 14, 20183,000
84442February 21, 20183,000
83442February 7, 20183,000
82444January 24, 20182,750
81446January 10, 20182,750

Express Entry Draws: 2017

Draw #Minimum CRS Score RequiredDate of Draw# of ITAs Issued
80446December 20, 20172,750
79452December 6, 20172,750
78439November 15, 20172,750
77458November 8, 20172,000
76241 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)November 1, 2017505
75673 (*Provincial nominees only)November 1, 2017290
74436October 18, 20172,757
73438October 04, 20172,801
72433September 20, 20172,871
71435September 6, 20172,772
70434August 23, 20173,035
69433August 9, 20172,991
68441August 2, 20173,264
67440July 12, 20173,202
66449June 28, 20173,409
65413May 31, 20173,877
64199 (*Federal Skilled Trades candidates only)May 26, 2017400
63775 (*Provincial nominees only)May 26, 2017143
62415May 17, 20173,687
61423May 4, 20173,796
60415April 19, 20173,665
59423April 12, 20173,923
58431April 5, 20173,753
57441March 24, 20173,749
56434March 1, 20173,884
55441February 22, 20173,611
54447February 8, 20173,644
53453January 25, 20173,508
52459January 11, 20173,334
51468January 4. 20172,902

Frequently Asked Questions: Express Entry Draw Results

1- What are Express Entry Draw Results?

Express Entry Draw Results refer to the outcome of regular draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the Express Entry system. These results provide information on the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required, and the specific immigration programs targeted in the draw.

2- How often are Express Entry draws held?

Express Entry draws are typically held regularly, although the frequency can vary. The number of draws depends on immigration targets, application processing capacity, and the number of candidates in the Express Entry pool.

3- How is the minimum CRS score determined in Express Entry draws?

IRCC determines the minimum CRS score based on the number of ITAs available and the number of candidates in the Express Entry pool. Higher-demand draws may have higher minimum CRS scores, while lower-demand draws may have lower minimum scores.

4- Can the minimum CRS score change from one draw to another?

 Yes, the minimum CRS score can change from one draw to another. It is influenced by factors such as the number of candidates in the pool, program-specific requirements, and the number of ITAs available. Higher demand or fewer available spots can result in higher minimum CRS scores.

5- How can I know the results of the latest Express Entry draw?

The latest Express Entry draw results are typically announced on the IRCC website. Candidates can check the website for information about the number of ITAs issued, the minimum CRS score, and the targeted immigration programs. Various immigration news sources also provide updates on the draw results.

6- What does the minimum CRS score represent?

The minimum CRS score represents the cutoff point for receiving an ITA in a particular Express Entry draw. Only candidates with CRS scores equal to or higher than the announced minimum score are invited to apply for permanent residency.

7- What if my CRS score is below the minimum score in a draw?

If your CRS score is below the minimum score in a draw, you will not receive an ITA in that particular draw. However, you can continue to improve your CRS score by enhancing factors such as language proficiency, education, and work experience or obtaining a provincial nomination to increase your chances in future draws.

8- Can I predict the minimum CRS score for future draws?

While predicting the exact minimum CRS score for future draws is impossible, analyzing past draw trends can provide some insights. Candidates can observe historical data, track score fluctuations, and consider the overall competitiveness of the Express Entry system to estimate their chances in upcoming draws.

9- Can the minimum CRS score ever be lower than my current CRS score?

Yes, there have been instances where the minimum CRS score in a draw was lower than the CRS score of some candidates in the Express Entry pool. This can happen if there is a lower demand for ITAs or more available spots in that particular draw.

10- What happens if I meet the minimum CRS score in a draw?

If you meet the minimum CRS score in a draw and are eligible for one of the targeted immigration programs, you will receive an ITA. You will then have a specified timeframe to submit your complete application for permanent residency, including supporting documents and fees.

11- Can the minimum CRS score be higher than my current CRS score in a draw?

Yes, it is possible for the minimum CRS score in a draw to be higher than your current CRS score. The minimum score is determined based on the number of ITAs available and the competition among candidates in the pool. You will not receive an ITA in that draw if your CRS score is lower than the minimum.

12- Can the minimum CRS score change during a single draw?

No, once the draw is conducted and the minimum CRS score is announced, it remains fixed for that particular draw. The minimum score is determined before the draw and is not subject to change during selection.

13- Are Express Entry draw results different for each immigration program?

 Yes, Express Entry draw results can vary depending on the specific immigration programs targeted in a draw. Sometimes, draws may target only one program, while others may include multiple programs. The minimum CRS score and the number of ITAs issued can differ based on the program-specific requirements and the demand for each program.

14- Can I be selected in multiple draws?

If selected and received an ITA in a draw, your profile will generally be removed from subsequent draws. Once you accept an ITA and submit your application for permanent residency, your profile is no longer eligible to be selected in future draws.

15- Can the number of ITA issues change from one draw to another?

Yes, the number of ITAs issued in each draw can vary. IRCC determines the number based on immigration targets, program-specific needs, and application processing capacity. Some draws may have more ITAs available, while others may have fewer spots.

16- Can I know when the next Express Entry draw will occur?

 The exact date of the next Express Entry draw is not pre-announced. IRCC conducts draws based on its schedule and requirements. Candidates must stay updated by regularly checking the IRCC website or subscribing to email notifications to receive the latest information about upcoming draws.

17- Can the minimum CRS score change during the year?

Yes, the minimum CRS score can change throughout the year as the needs and targets of the Canadian immigration system evolve. Factors such as the number of candidates in the pool, the demand for specific skills, and government policies can influence the minimum CRS score in different draws.

18- How can I improve my chances of receiving an ITA?

You can enhance your CRS score to improve your chances of receiving an ITA. This can be achieved through various means, such as improving your language proficiency, obtaining additional education or certifications, gaining more work experience, securing a job offer, or obtaining a provincial nomination through a provincial immigration program.

19- Can I estimate when my CRS score will be competitive enough to receive an ITA?

Estimating the exact time when your CRS score will be competitive enough to receive an ITA is challenging. It depends on various factors, including the scores of other candidates in the pool, the number of ITAs issued, and program-specific requirements. Continuously improving your CRS score and monitoring past draw trends can give you a sense of your progress and the competitiveness of your profile.

20- Can I consult with an immigration professional to understand my chances based on the draw results?

 Yes, consulting with an immigration professional, such as a registered immigration consultant or lawyer, can provide valuable insights into your chances based on the draw results.

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