The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw 261 saw a CRS score of 388 and invited 1,500 candidates from all programs to apply.
Express Entry Draw 261
Date of Draw: August 3, 2023
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,500
Minimum CRS: 388
Program Specified: Trade occupations (2023-1)
Tie-breaking rule: June 07, 2023, at 07:03:08 UTC
See if you qualify with our free assessment!Express Entry draw 261 issued 1,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 388. Today’s draw was the first ever 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 third of August after the all-program draw on August 1st and a draw for French speakers yesterday. Compared to yesterday’s draw for French speakers, today’s CRS score was 47 points lower, and 700 more ITAs were issued.
In general, category-specific draws have had a lower CRS cut-off score than the recent all-program draws. The last all-program draw saw a cut-off score of 517 which was 129 points higher than today’s CRS cut-off score.
Since the first category-specific draw just one month ago, a total of seven category-based draws have now taken place. Draws for STEM occupations, healthcare occupations, French speakers, and now for trades, have all taken place in the past few weeks. Combined, they have invited a total of 10,100 candidates combined. So far, the largest category has been for Francophones. A total of 6,100 candidates have been invited to apply in the French language draws.
It’s absolutely critical to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in our country. This round of category-based selection recognizes these skilled trades workers as essential, and I look forward to welcoming more of these talented individuals to Canada.
To be eligible for the trade occupation category, you must:
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 |
Express Entry will hold different types of draws throughout the year, not just category-based draws. There will be 3 types of rounds:
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.
Interested in learning more about your options to enter the Express Entry pool? Complete our free online assessment form today!
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