Let’s look back at Express Entry 2023 and Express Entry 2024 Portraits

2023 is a year of significant changes to the Express Entry system. Let’s join Phan Immigration to summarize the recent Express Entry 2023 and Express Entry’s portrait!

Overview of Express Entry 2023

In the first half of 2023, Express Entry will still operate with the same model as previous years. Drawings take place every 2 weeks for candidates in all categories. Featured in March 2023 invited more than 21,000 candidates for all categories.

Then, in June 2023, the Ministry of Immigration introduced priority occupations in the program based on the following criteria: Language, Experience and Education. This is a major change to the entire Express Entry system and candidates.

Specific changes to Express Entry in 2023

1. Apply priority industry groups in withdrawals

From May 31, 2023, the Department of Immigration introduces priority occupations in the Express Entry Program based on the following criteria: Language, Experience, and Education. Specifically includes the following criteria:

– Good level of French or;
– Work experience in the following fields:
+ Health care
+ Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines
+ Construction trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
+ Transportation
+ Agriculture

The first draw for priority categories took place from June 28 with 500 ITAs sent out to candidates in the healthcare industry. From then until December 2023, the Department of Immigration sent out more than 16,000 ITAs to all priority industry groups.

2. Express Entry 2023 CRS score

According to IRCC data, candidates receiving ITAs from January to September 2023 all have CRS scores ranging from 451-500 (about 26,070 candidates) to 501-600 (about 11,640 candidates).

Besides, about 12,590 candidates had CRS scores from 900 to 1,200. The reason for the double score may be that the candidate has received a PNP provincial nomination (ie the candidate will have 600 points added to the current score.

*Common lottery group for all categories:

The lowest CRS score for all streams is 481 (March 29, 2023 draw) with 7,000 candidates receiving ITAs. The highest number of draws was 561 (draw on December 6, 2023) with 4,750 candidates receiving ITAs.

*General lottery group for priority industry groups

Among the priority industry groups, the lowest score when drawing candidates from the industry group, the lowest score belongs to candidates in the only draw in the agricultural sector with a score of 354 (draw on September 28, 2023). IRCC invited 600 candidates to apply for this priority group.

7,500 candidates in the STEM industry group (drawn on July 5, 2023) and 10,300 candidates in the French proficiency category (drawn on October 25, 2023) all received ITAs with a minimum score of 486.

Summary of Express Entry draws from June 2023

3. Express Entry 2023 draw frequency

From January to June, draws are held almost every two weeks, and sometimes once a week. But since the introduction of special industry groups, it seems difficult to predict when withdrawals will take place. However, according to the draws since July, there are almost 3-4 draws in a month for individual and general industry groups.

December is the month with the highest number of withdrawals – including 7 withdrawals. September also saw 5 draws in just 2 weeks and 4 draws took place in October.  During that period, draws were suspended between October 26 and October 6 twelfth.

Objectives of the Express Entry System in 2024

According to the 2024-2026 Immigration Plan recently announced by the Department of Immigration, Canada will admit 110,000 new permanent residents through Express Entry in 2024. In 2023, IRCC has targeted the enrollment of 82,880 Express Entry candidates . From the first draw of the year on January 11 to the December 21 draw, the Department issued 110,266 ITAs.

Based on the 2024 Immigration Plan and 2023 plan, it shows that the 2024 Express Entry immigration target is nearly 30,000 higher than 2023. This is a good sign and a great opportunity for current and upcoming Express Entry candidates. join this program.

However, candidates also need to pay attention when the CRS score is quite high compared to previous years. You must always be ready to maximize your CRS score and grab the opportunity when it comes. The journey to a Canadian permanent resident card will not be difficult if you prepare carefully and thoughtfully.

Register for consultation on maximizing your CRS score according to your individual route with Phan Immigration now!

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