Canada’s most recent all-program Express Entry draw was held on October 12, 2022. It was the eighth all-program draw since they resumed on July 6.
IRCC issued invitations to 4,250 candidates with minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. Candidates were eligible to receive invitations from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), all programs that operate under the Express Entry system.
Express Entry all-program draws were paused for over 18 months starting in December 2020. During the pause, only candidates from the CEC or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were issued invitations to apply (ITAs). The draws were paused because of a backlog in applications caused by COVID-19 related travel restrictions. In September 2021, IRCC also paused draws for the CEC.
Today’s draw is a continuation of lower CRS scores. By lowering the CRS score, it increases the number of candidates who are eligible to receive ITAs through Express Entry. This has been the trend since draws resumed on July 6. The score for that draw was 557 and for the first five draws, decreased by eight or nine points each time. The two most recent draws on September 14 and 28 saw smaller decreases of six points.
