IRCC Launches Category-Based Selection Draw for Express Entry
Jun 02,2023
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Last year, there were plenty of updates we have seen in Canada. The country was in a limelight due to such reasons as the lowest unemployment ratio in the world. On the other end, they were holding the highest vacancies as well. The immigration department has also made some significant changes in study visas, work visas and permanent residency rules. For instance, international students are now allowed to work full-time even during their studies, until and unless it should not bother their studies. Apart from this, the dependent spouses of some work permit holders were allowed to apply for further open work permits. Moreover, as far as Canada PR is concerned, all category draws were begun in the last year. The new TEER system has replaced the NOC Version 2016.
If you are planning to obtain your Canadian Permanent Residency in the year 2023 then here is the complete analysis of the promising provinces that you should target.
In the last year, the country changed its gear and started the regular all-category draws from July 6, 2022. Before the date, Canada Immigration was only declaring the Provincial Nominee Program draws. Here is the table for the entire year’s Express Entry Draws.
Express Entry Draws – 2022 | ||||
Draw # | Date | Immigration program | Invitations Issued | CRS Cut-Off |
236 | November 23, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,750 | 491 |
235 | November 9, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,750 | 494 |
234 | October 26, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,750 | 496 |
233 | October 12, 2022 | No Program Specified | 4,250 | 500 |
232 | September 28, 2022 | No Program Specified | 3,750 | 504 |
231 | September 14, 2022 | No Program Specified | 3,250 | 510 |
230 | August 31, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,750 | 516 |
229 | August 17, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,250 | 525 |
228 | August 3, 2022 | No Program Specified | 2,000 | 533 |
227 | July 20, 2022 | No Program Specified | 1,750 | 542 |
226 | July 6, 2022 | No Program Specified | 1,500 | 557 |
225 | June 22, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 636 | 752 |
224 | June 8, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 932 | 796 |
223 | May 25, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 590 | 741 |
222 | May 11, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 545 | 753 |
221 | April 27, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 829 | 772 |
220 | April 13, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 787 | 782 |
219 | March 30, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 919 | 785 |
218 | March 16, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 924 | 754 |
217 | March 2, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,047 | 761 |
216 | February 16, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,082 | 710 |
215 | February 2, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,070 | 674 |
214 | January 19, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,036 | 745 |
213 | January 5, 2022 | Provincial Nominee Program | 392 | 808 |
Total | 46539 |
Provinces played an important role in inviting a good number of candidates. Provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan are among those which were invited the highest number of immigrants. Here are the province-wise data of the invitations.
For the year 2022, IRCC sets the nomination quota of 6500 for AAIP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program) for each year. However, last year the province has not reached the quota due to some reasons. The province declared the draws until July 2022 only and till then they have invited nearly 2300+ immigrants only.
Date Of Draw | Notification of Interest Letters Issued | CRS Cut-Off |
July 29, 2022 | 120 | 473 |
June 16, 2022 | 150 | 306 |
May 19, 2022 | 100 | 382 |
April 14, 2022 | 250 | 356 |
March 22, 2022 | 350 | 325 |
March 8, 2022 | 350 | 318 |
February 1, 2022 | 400 | 340 |
January 18, 2022 | 350 | 346 |
January 5, 2022 | 250 | 327 |
Total | 2320 |
This is one of the most promising provinces in terms of inviting candidates. As per the provincial nomination draw pattern, the province invited more than 8450 aspirants during the entire 2022 year. BCPNP usually conducts a weekly basis draw. Their draw pattern also remains constant in these weekly draws.
Entrepreneur Immigration Invitations 2022 | |||
Date | Number of Invitations | Stream | Minimum Score |
December 13, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 134 |
<5 | Base | 116 | |
November 8, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 114 |
8 | Base | 120 | |
October 4, 2022 | 5 | Base | 116 |
August 30, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 129 |
6 | Base | 116 | |
July 19, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 111 |
June 28, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 110 |
May 10, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 109 |
March 22, 2022 | <5 | Regional Pilot | 117 |
Manitoba is one of the Prairie provinces of the country because it is among the province which is providing a wheat-producing region and a major source of petroleum, potash, and natural gas. As far as the immigration point of view is concerned, the province believes in a family reunion, international students exposure and providing great settlement options to skilled workers who are in Manitoba as well as overseas.
During the last year, the province declared a total of 30 draws and out of them issued 7282 Letters of Advice to Apply. The province keenly focuses on the family class stream. However, from the last couple of years, the province invited most overseas candidates through the Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program 2022 | |||
Date | Stream | LAA | Cut-Off Score |
December 30, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 202 | 750 |
2) International Education Stream | 38 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 40 | 711 | |
December 16, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 155 | 771 |
2) International Education Stream | 46 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 48 | 703 | |
December 16, 2022 | Skilled Workers Overseas | 1,030 | 600 |
December 01, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 206 | 775 |
2) International Education Stream | 56 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 43 | 673 | |
November 22, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 11 | 60 |
November 18, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 177 | 797 |
2) International Education Stream | 198 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 143 | 686 | |
September 20, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 388 | 613 |
2) International Education Stream | 41 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 7 | 726 | |
September 14, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 9 | 60 |
September 08, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 217 | 616 |
2) International Education Stream | 41 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 20 | 703 | |
August 11, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 257 | 623 |
2) International Education Stream | 55 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 33 | 718 | |
July 29, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 299 | 633 |
2) International Education Stream | 41 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 15 | 726 | |
July 18, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 11 | 60 |
July 14, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 293 | 699 |
2) International Education Stream | 40 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 33 | 715 | |
June 30, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 186 | 773 |
2) International Education Stream | 79 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 83 | 711 | |
June 20, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 14 | 60 |
June 03, 2022 | 1) International Education Stream | 54 | – |
2) Skilled Workers Overseas | 92 | 714 | |
May 20, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 13 | 60 |
May 05, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 249 | 651 |
2) International Education Stream | 32 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 34 | 691 | |
April 21, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 201 | 707 |
2) International Education Stream | 41 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 61 | 708 | |
April 11, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 20 | 60 |
April 07, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 156 | 739 |
2) International Education Stream | 34 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 33 | 683 | |
March 24, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 102 | 769 |
2) International Education Stream | 25 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 64 | 712 | |
March 18, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 16 | 60 |
March 10, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 50 | 781 |
2) International Education Stream | 36 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 34 | 718 | |
March 09, 2022 | Special Immigration Measure – Ukraine | 71 | 60 |
February 24, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 206 | 612 |
2) International Education Stream | 33 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 39 | 685 | |
February 10, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 202 | 615 |
2) International Education Stream | 40 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 31 | 705 | |
January 27, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 212 | 609 |
2) International Education Stream | 40 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 63 | 703 | |
January 13, 2022 | 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | 357 | 459 |
2) International Education Stream | 33 | – | |
3) Skilled Workers Overseas | 53 | 711 | |
Total | 7282 |
Ontario is one of the most happening provinces in Canada. According to some surveys more than 65% of newcomers who migrate to Canada, prefer to live, work and settle in the province. The province carries one of the highest numbers of permanent residency streams. In the year 2022, the province was providing nine different streams through which almost 20,000 candidates have been nominated for Canada Permanent residency. Here is the streams-wise nomination list.
Summary of Ontario Nomination – 2022 | |
Stream | Nominations |
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream | 1,534 |
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream | 1,812 |
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 523 |
Masters Graduate Stream Draws 2021 | 3,890 |
PhD Graduate Stream Draws 2021 | 445 |
Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) | 3,076 |
French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (FSSW) | 1,539 |
Skilled Trades Stream (ST) | 7,056 |
Entrepreneur Stream | 96 |
Total | 19,971 |
Masters Graduate Stream Draws 2022 | ||
Date | ITAs Issued | Score Range |
December 21, 2022 | 725 | 46 and above |
October 25, 2022 | 535 | 35 and above |
September 20, 2022 | 823 | 33 and above |
August 30, 2022 | 680 | 37 and above |
June 01, 2022 | 491 | 38 and above |
March 30, 2022 | 398 (General Draw) | 39 and above |
March 01, 2022 | 238 (General Draw) | 41 and above |
PhD Graduate Stream Draws 2022 | |||
Date | ITAS Issued | Date Profiles Created | Score Range |
October 25, 2022 | 106 | October 25, 2021 – October 25, 2022 | 24 and above |
August 30, 2022 | 101 | August 30, 2021 – August 30, 2022 | 26 and above |
June 01, 2022 | 65 | June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022 | 28 and above |
February 28, 2022 | 173 | September 14, 2021 – February 28, 2022 | 16 and above |
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream 2022 | |||
Date | NOIs | Express Entry profile submission Date | CRS Score Range |
December 19, 2022 | 936 (Tech Draw) | December 19, 2021, to December 19, 2022 | 484-490 |
September 28, 2022 | 1,179 (Tech Draw) | September 28, 2021, to September 28, 2022 | 496 and above |
February 22, 2022 | 773 (targeted draw, priority occupations) | February 22, 2021, to April 29, 2021 | 455-600 |
February 08, 2022 | 622 (Tech Draw) | February 8, 2021 – February 8, 2022 | 463-467 |
January 12, 2022 | 502 | Jan. 12, 2021 – Jan. 12, 2022 | 464-467 |
Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream 2022 | |||
Date | NOIs | CRS score range | Express Entry Profile Submission Date |
December 13, 2022 | 160 (targeted draw) | 341-490 | December 13, 2021 – December 13, 2022 |
September 23, 2022 | 363 (targeted draw) | 326 and above | Sept 23, 2021, to Sept 23, 2022 |
June 21, 2022 | 356 (targeted draw) | 440 and above | June 21, 2021 – June 21, 2022 |
June 09, 2022 | 153 (targeted draw) | 481 and above | June 9, 2021 – June 9, 2022 |
April 28, 2022 | 301 | 460-467 | Apr 28, 2021 to Apr 28, 2022 |
February 08, 2022 | 206 | 463-467 | Feb 8, 2021, to Feb 8, 2022 |
Another prairie region of Canada is not only famous for its natural resources but also it is among the first choice of immigrants. The particular province initiated their permanent residency program handsomely throughout the year.
SINP Immigration Draws 2022 | |||
Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
December 21, 2022 | Express Entry | 80 | 153 |
Occupations In-Demand | 80 | 315 | |
December 15, 2022 | Express Entry | 82 | 348 |
Occupations In-Demand | 82 | 285 | |
Ukraine | 62 | 2 | |
November 08, 2022 | Express Entry | 69 | 10 |
Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 21 | |
Ukraine | 64 | 4 | |
September 29, 2022 | Express Entry | 83 | 639 |
Occupations In-Demand | 81 | 507 | |
September 15, 2022 | Express Entry | 60 | 53 |
Occupations In-Demand | 60 | 273 | |
September 06, 2022 | Express Entry | 60 | 143 |
Occupations In-Demand | 60 | 240 | |
Express Entry | 69 | 159 | |
Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 218 | |
September 01, 2022 | Express Entry | 61 | 312 |
Occupations In-Demand | 61 | 629 | |
August 25, 2022 | Express Entry | 65 | 295 |
Occupations In-Demand | 65 | 334 | |
August 18, 2022 | Express Entry | 67 | 416 |
Occupations In-Demand | 67 | 252 | |
August 11, 2022 | Express Entry | 68 | 433 |
Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 312 | |
July 28, 2022 | Express Entry | 68 | 279 |
Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 469 | |
July 21, 2022 | Express Entry | 68 | 797 |
Ukraine | 60 | 5 | |
July 14, 2022 | Express Entry | 69 | 195 |
Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 430 | |
Ukraine | 66 | 2 | |
July 06, 2022 | Express Entry | 73 | 398 |
Occupations In-Demand | 73 | 279 | |
Ukraine | 61 | 5 | |
May 05, 2022 | Express Entry | 85 | 106 |
Occupations In-Demand | 85 | 91 | |
Ukraine | 71 | 1 | |
March 08, 2022 | Express Entry | 87 | 43 |
Occupations In-Demand | 87 | 39 | |
Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry | 61 | 3 | |
March 04, 2022 | Express Entry | 61 | 14 |
Occupations In-Demand | 60 | 22 | |
January 12, 2022 | Express Entry | 68 | 37 |
Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 67 | |
Total | 9635 |
The year 2022 was a record-breaking year for Canada Immigration in terms of inviting a huge number of newcomers to Canada. In 2022 Canada welcomed 431,645 newcomers. On the other end, as per the Immigration Levels Plan 2023 – 2025, the country is targeting 465,000 immigrants this year. Here is the pathway to Canada PR and gives you an analysis of the last year’s invitation statistics. Apart from this, there were other provinces like Prince Edward Island and Quebec also invited a few candidates. However, the listed above provinces were the prominent ones that invited the highest number of overseas candidates for Canada PR.