Express Entry is the most popular immigration pathway for Canadian Permanent Residence. It is a points-based system, where points are awarded to candidates in various categories, and only candidates who score above a required minimum will be provided with an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
The Canadian government has an Express Entry draw approximately once every two weeks. The last draw was on August 3, 2022, meaning that the next Express Entry draw is expected to take place on August 17, 2022.
What Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score is Required to receive an ITA?
Though it is impossible to say with any certainty what the CRS score cutoff will be for the next Express Entry draw, you can get an idea of what you will need to aim for by looking at previous Express Entry draw results.
The tables below show the last 3 Express Entry Draw results and the CRS score distribution in the Express Entry pool as of August 2, 2022.
Last 3 Express Entry Draw Results
Date | Number of Invitations | CRS Score Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
August 3, 2022 | 2 000 | 533 |
July 20, 2022 | 1 750 | 542 |
July 6, 2022 | 1 500 | 557 |
CRS score distribution in the Express Entry pool as of August 2, 2022
CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
601 to 1200 | 640 |
501 to 600 | 8 975 |
451 to 500 | 62 330 |
491 to 500 | 5 343 |
481 to 490 | 9 044 |
471 to 480 | 18 747 |
461 to 470 | 16 413 |
451 to 460 | 12 783 |
Based on the CRS score distribution and the number of candidates who have been drawn from the pool in the last 3 Express Entry rounds, we can anticipate that individuals with a CRS score of 501 and above are more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
How to apply for Express Entry?
When applying for express entry it is very important that you complete your application correctly. Though the profile may seem easy, any mistakes that are not corrected before you receive an invitation to apply can have long-term implications on your permanent residence application.
To schedule a consultation to see if express entry is right for you and to receive assistance with your application, click here. A free assessment is also available if you would like to determine your CRS score and whether you may qualify for the Express Entry Program. During the consultation, the results of your assessment will be reviewed, and you can receive suggestions on ways how to improve your score. If you have difficulty completing the assessment on your own, you'll be walked through it and provided with all of the information you need about the express entry process.
Source
Government of Canada, "Express Entry rounds of invitations", https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html
Government of Canada, "Ministerial instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system", https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html
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