Express Entry Draw 276 | 1,000 Invited in Trade Occupations
The second Express Entry draw for Trade Occupations was just held. Express Entry draw 276 saw a CRS score of 425 and invited 1,000 candidates eligible for category-based selection in specific occupations for this category.
Express Entry Draw 276
Date of Draw: December 19, 2023 at 14:44:00 UTC
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000
Minimum CRS: 425
Program Specified: Trade occupations (2023-1)
Tie-breaking rule: November 04, 2023 at 11:16:58 UTC
See if you qualify with our free assessment!Second Draw for Trade Workers
Express Entry draw #276 issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 425. Today’s draw was the second category-specific draw for trade occupations. Meaning that all candidates for this draw were selected from a select number of NOC codes within the Express Entry pool, related to Trade Occupations.
Today’s draw is the second of the week, after the draw #275 in General category held yesterday. Compared to yesterday’s draw, today’s CRS score was 117 points lower, and 300 fewer ITAs were issued. In general, category-specific draws have had a lower CRS cut-off score than the recent all-program draws.
Since the first category-specific draw of 2023, all categories have now taken place. Draws for STEM occupations, Healthcare occupations, French speakers, and now for trades. So far, the category with the bigger number of invitations issued was “STEM occupations (2023-1)” With a total of 5,900 candidates invited to apply in the #274 draw.
What are the Eligible Trade Occupations For This Draw?
To be eligible for the trade occupation category, you must:
- Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience)
- in a single occupation listed in the table below
- in Canada or abroad
- Meet all of the requirements in the instructions for that round
| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | 72310 | 2 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 | 2 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 72014 | 2 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 72200 | 2 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 | 2 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 | 2 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 | 2 |
| Plumbers | 72300 | 2 |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 | 3 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 | 2 |
What Will Future Express Entry Draws Look Like?
Express Entry will hold different types of draws throughout the year, not just category-based draws. There will be 3 types of rounds:
- General round of invitations: General rounds of invitations invites the top-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 Express Entry Programs. The 3 programs include the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Program-specific rounds of invitations: Program-specific rounds invite the top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For example, the IRCC often has draws specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where only candidates who are eligible for a PNP are invited.
- Category-based rounds of invitations: The Minister of Immigration will establish specific categories to meet specific economic goals across Canada. Once the categories are established, the top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category will receive an invitation.
How Can I Apply for Express Entry?
Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency. Express Entry uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles.
Applying to Express Entry is a two-step procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results, educational credentials, and passport or travel documentation.
After you submit a profile and receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.
Previous Express Entry Draws
Check here the full list of the Express entry draws that were held this year:
| Draw | Date | Category | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut Off | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 | April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC |
| 294 | April 23, 2024 | General | 2,095 | 529 | November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC |
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 | February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC |
| 292 | April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 | March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC |
| 291 | March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC |
| 290 | March 25, 2024 | General | 1,980 | 524 | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC |
| 289 | March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC |
| 288 | March 12, 2024 | General | 2,850 | 525 | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
| 287 | February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 | January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC |
| 286 | February 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 | January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC |
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 | January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 | January 30, 2024 at 02:39:54 UTC |
| 283 | February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 UTC |
| 282 | February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 | September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC |
| 281 | January 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 | July 15, 2023 at 10:52:08 UTC |
| 280 | January 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 | January 21, 2024 at 07:43:47 UTC |
| 279 | January 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 | December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC |
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