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The latest results of the Express Entry draw were recently released in which 4300 applicants were invited in an all-program draw. It was the fifteenth Express entry draw of 2023. The applicants required the minimum comprehensive ranking system ( CRS) score of 486 points.

It was the second draw this month after June 8. The earlier draw also invited the same number of applicants, 4300, with the same CRS score of 486 points.

The Key Highlights of the Draw –

• ITA – 4300
• CRS score – 486 points
• Program Specified – All Program

The Tiebreak rule for this draw was set on June 21, 2023, at 00: 57:04 UTC. from a long time, we have been noticing a pattern in which a mix of Ono-specific draws and All program draws have been announced by the IRCC, and most of the draws are typically taking place bi-weekly on Wednesday afternoon.

Which occupations are now eligible for the Express entry category?

Now 82 occupations are eligible for the express entry category. The express entry draws occupation will now fall into six categories -

• healthcare
• science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
• trades, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
• transport
• agriculture and agri-food
• strong French-speaking abilities

The Express Entry candidates will work and have language experience in selected occupations and receive the Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Healthcare occupations represent half of the overall occupations that are part of the category-based selection. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) occupations take up a large part of the nominations; the Immigration applicants with work experience in any listed occupations in the Express Entry pool must be eligible for an ITA. It is the highest-scoring applicants who are part of the selection process.

IRCC selects the occupation categories after discussion with the provinces and territories.

What is an Express Entry program?

The express entry program selects skilled workers in a point-based evaluation system. The applicants with the highest score will receive the ITA. There are three subcategories of express entry –

• Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Traders Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The CRS score is calculated with the help of age, language,  work experience, and educational qualification.   It is the highest-scoring applicant who is issued the ITA. The candidates should submit their documents in the next 60 days from the date of issuing the ITA.

Applicants who cannot immigrate through the express entry system can choose the provincial nominee program method to relocate to Canada. With the high immigration target for this year, the Canadian government is all set to meet its labor shortage.