New Trades-Targeted Express Entry Draw Is Now Out

Last Updated On 3 August 2023, 2:04 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

Details of the new Trade occupations targeted Express Entry draw are now out in which IRCC sent out 1,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR).

The New Minister of Immigration Marc Miller, announced on August 1 that they are working on unveiling the first Express Entry draw targeted for 10 trades occupations this week.

Details of August 3 Trade occupations targeted Express Entry draw:

Date and time of round: August 03, 2023 at 13:24:52 UTC
Draw category: Targeted for 10 Trade occupations
Number of invitations issued: 1,500
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,500 or above
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 388
Tie-breaking rule: June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 UTC

Immigration Minister reaffirmed that in addition to the general invitation rounds, these category-based selection rounds will continue throughout the year, and more information will be released in the following weeks.

“It’s absolutely critical to address the shortage of skilled trades workers in our country, and part of the solution is helping the construction sector find and maintain the workers it needs. This round of category-based selection recognizes these skilled trades workers as essential, and I look forward to welcoming more of these talented individuals to Canada.”
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Previously, on August 2, 2023, 800 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) were issued based on the latest Express Entry draw for profiles with a French proficiency level of 7 or higher.

CRS cutoff score increased by 60 points to 435.

Also, on August 1, a ‘no program specified’ Express Entry draw issued 2,000 permanent residency (PR) application invitations.

August 1 draw considered all the valid profiles within the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program.

Furthermore, any of the Express Entry profiles having a provincial nomination under one of the above-mentioned categories are also considered for the “no program specified” Express Entry draw.

Summary of the Express Entry draw – August 2

Date and time of round: August 02, 2023 at 13:50:04 UTC
Draw category: Targeted for French-Speakers with level 7 proficiency
Number of invitations issued: 800
Rank required to be invited to apply: 800 or above
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435 (Up ⬆️ 60 points)
Tie-breaking rule: July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC

August 1 – Express Entry Draw

Date and time of round: August 01, 2023 at 13:25:02 UTC
Draw category: ‘No Program Specified‘
Number of invitations issued: 2,000
Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,000 or above
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 517 (Up ⬆️ 12 points)
Tie-breaking rule: June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC

Latest Express Entry CRS Score distribution – August 1, 2023

CRS score range	Total Profiles As Of Aug 1	Addition As Compared to Previous Draw On July 11
601-1200	1,308	+1,032
501-600	2,019	+1,400
451-500	55,295	+3,606
491-500	2,286	+1,452
481-490	6,236	+1,550
471-480	19,398	+164
461-470	15,100	+273
451-460	12,275	+167
401-450	54,173	-1,397
441-450	11,293	+129
431-440	11,721	-441
421-430	9,618	-278
411-420	10,369	-406
401-410	11,172	-401
351-400	61,438	-1,601
301-350	32,077	-694
0-300	5,219	-80
Total	211,529	+2,266

Express Entry CRS Score distribution – August 1

Express Entry 2023 Processing Time

Here are the latest Express Entry processing times as of July 27, 2023 as well as comparison with the previous week.

Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	4 months	No Change
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)	7 months	No Change
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)	(not updated by IRCC since March 1 as there could be no application in processing for FSTP as of now	No Change
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry	9 months	No Change

Express Entry Processing times

When is the next Express Entry draw 2023?

Next Express Entry draw is expected to be announced on August 2 or 3 and could be occupation and francophone targeted draw.

When was the latest Express Entry draw of 2023?

Latest Express Entry draw was held on August 1, 2023 and it was a no program specified draw inviting 2,000 Express Entry profiles.

CRS Cutoff score jumps by 12 points to 517.

What are the new targeted Express Entry draw 2023?

IRCC will start conducting new occupation based Express Entry draws that will be specifically for profiles having at least 6 months of work experience in last 3 years in one of the following sector:

1. healthcare
2. science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
3. trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
4. transport
5. agriculture and agri-food

You can obtain a complete list of occupations and their NOC codes for each sector by clicking on the links provided above.

New Targeted Express Entry Draws: List Of Eligible NOC Codes

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What is Express Entry?

The Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program for Canadian permanent residency are managed by the Express Entry application administration system.

Profiles created with the Express Entry system are evaluated on the basis of human capital factors such as work experience, occupation, language ability, education, and age.

They are assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System score and then ranked alongside the other applicants.

Invitations to apply are likely to be extended to the candidates with the highest scores.

Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon

Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon moved to Canada in 2010 on a study visa. She navigated through the ups and downs of her student life and gained her permanent residency in 2015. Today, she is a proud Canadian citizen residing in Calgary, Alberta. She is mother of 2 beautiful daughters and making her difference through writing and guidance at INC – Immigration News Canada.