New Express Entry Draw Sent 4,750 Invites For PR-November 9

Last Updated On 9 November 2022, 7:37 PM EST (Toronto Time)

Today, Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 profiles to apply for permanent residency (PR). Applicants having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494 or above received the invitations.

CRS cut off score has reduced by only 2 points as compared to Express Entry draw two weeks ago. Furthermore, number of invites remained same as in the previous draw. This is the 10th all program Express Entry draw this year.

Below are the details of new All Program Express Entry draw.

• Number of invitations issued: 4,750
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,750 or above
• Date and time of round: November 09,2022 14:21:26 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 494
• Tie-breaking rule: June 06,2022 20:48:23 UTC

All program Express Entry draws include all the the Express Entry profiles under Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades (FST). Additionally, it also consider profiles under any of the aforementioned categories having a provincial nomination.

Next Express Entry draw cut off is projected to be around 490 as per CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 7, 2022 listed below.

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CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 7, 2022

Latest processing time for Express Entry as of November 9?

• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry – 14 months
• Canadian Experience Class – 19 months
• Federal Skilled Worker Program – 27 months
• Federal Skilled Trades Program – 49 months

Full List Of Canada Express Entry Draws In 2022

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry system is the fastest way to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). It has processing time of 6 months after submission of documents following the ITA.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a points-based methodology, is used by Express Entry to rate applicant profiles. The highest-scoring applicants are given an Invitation to Apply (ITA), after which they can submit an application for permanent residence.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) all use Express Entry as their application management system (FSTP).

Candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) who are in the Express Entry pool are already qualified for at least one of these programmes.

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  New Express Entry Draw Today Invites 3,200 Profiles For PR19 September 2023, 1:55 PM EDT

  IRCC sent out 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw today, considering profiles from all the programs.

  The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score jumped significantly by 35 points from 496 to 531 because of the absence of any round of invitations since August 15, 2023.

  Below are the details of the Express Entry draw today:

  • No Program Specified
  • Number of invitations issued: 3,200
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above
  • Date and time of round: September 19, 2023 at 15:04:11 UTC
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 531
  • Tie-breaking rule: September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC

  IRCC will also be unveiling its first targeted draw for transport occupations. You can check for updates here.

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  IRCC has invited a total of 80,948 profiles in 26 Express Entry draws this year.

  In 2023, the CRS threshold ranges from as low as 375 in the Francophile draw to 463 for 35 Healthcare occupations, 486 for 24 STEM occupations, and 531 in the recent no program specified draw today on September 19, 2023.

  CRS Score Distribution in the Pool: September 19

  CRS score range	Number of candidates
  601-1200	2,637
  501-600	3,091
  451-500	58,838
  491-500	3,596
  481-490	8,510
  471-480	19,326
  461-470	15,170
  451-460	12,236
  401-450	54,240
  441-450	11,331
  431-440	11,601
  421-430	9,813
  411-420	10,414
  401-410	11,081
  351-400	60,575
  301-350	31,418
  0-300	5,236
  Total	216,035

  What is Express Entry?

  Canada Express Entry is an online application management system, that IRCC uses to select candidates for permanent residency based on their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS).
  
  Express Entry is in charge of administering the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.
  
  When determining who to invite to apply for Canadian permanent residency, the CRS considers factors including work experience, industry, language skills, education, age, and more.
  
  When an eligible Express Entry candidate creates their profile on the IRCC website, they are assigned a CRS number and placed in a classification pool with other candidates based on these factors.
  
  Candidates with high CRS Scores have the best chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

  What occupations are being targeted by Express Entry system in 2023?

  In 2023, new occupation based Express Entry draws are focusing on candidates who have at least 6 months of work experience in the last 3 years in one of the following sectors:
  
  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 comprehensive list of occupations with NOC codes for each sector by clicking on the links above.

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  New Express Entry Certificate of Qualification Occupation List10 September 2023, 6:16 PM EDT

  The IRCC officially updated the list of trade occupations eligible for Express Entry certificates of qualification on September 8, 2023. This list now has a total of 101 occupations.

  The best thing about this is that there is no need for previous work experience in any of these occupations; you just need to get a certificate of qualification for one of these 101 occupations.

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  A certificate of qualification awards up to 50 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points to an Express Entry profile.

  Furthermore, there is no need for a job offer from a Canadian employer to get these additional points.

  So if you are someone inside Canada with a valid Express Entry profile or are planning on making one, then we can suggest enrolling in one of these skilled trades programs.

  Once getting fluent in one of these trades, you can then clear an examination to get a certificate of qualification from one of the Canadian provinces.

  There are also high chances that we could now see Express Entry draw for Transport and/or Trade occupations.

  Full List of 101 Occupations Eligible for Express Entry Certificate of Qualification

  1. Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists – 22114
  2. Drafting technologists and technicians – 22212
  3. Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) – 22311
  4. Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics – 22312
  5. Chefs – 62200
  6. Cooks – 63200
  7. Butchers – retail and wholesale – 63201
  8. Bakers – 63202
  9. Hairstylists and Barbers – 63210
  10. Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations – 72010
  11. Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations – 72011
  12. Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades – 72012
  13. Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades – 72013
  14. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers – 72014
  15. Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades – 72020
  16. Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews – 72021
  17. Supervisors, printing and related occupations – 72022
  18. Supervisors, railway transport operations – 72023
  19. Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators – 72024
  20. Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations – 72025
  21. Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors – 72100
  22. Tool and die makers – 72101
  23. Sheet metal workers – 72102
  24. Boilermakers – 72103
  25. Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters – 72104
  26. Ironworkers – 72105
  27. Welders and related machine operators – 72106
  28. Electricians (except industrial and power system) – 72200
  29. Industrial electricians – 72201
  30. Power system electricians – 72202
  31. Electrical power line and cable workers – 72203
  32. Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers – 72204
  33. Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians – 72205
  34. Plumbers – 72300
  35. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers – 72301
  36. Gas fitters – 72302
  37. Carpenters – 72310
  38. Cabinetmakers – 72311
  39. Bricklayers – 72320
  40. Insulators – 72321
  41. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics – 72400
  42. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics – 72401
  43. Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics – 72402
  44. Railway carmen/women – 72403
  45. Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors – 72404
  46. Machine fitters – 72405
  47. Elevator constructors and mechanics – 72406
  48. Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers – 72410
  49. Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators – 72411
  50. Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics – 72420
  51. Appliance servicers and repairers – 72421
  52. Electrical mechanics – 72422
  53. Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics – 72423
  54. Other small engine and small equipment repairers – 72429
  55. Crane operators – 72500
  56. Water well drillers – 72501
  57. Other technical trades and related occupations – 72999
  58. Concrete finishers – 73100
  59. Tilesetters – 73101
  60. Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers – 73102
  61. Roofers and shinglers – 73110
  62. Glaziers – 73111
  63. Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) – 73112
  64. Floor covering installers – 73113
  65. Residential and commercial installers and servicers – 73200
  66. General building maintenance workers and building superintendents – 73201
  67. Pest controllers and fumigators – 73202
  68. Other repairers and servicers – 73209
  69. Transport truck drivers – 73300
  70. Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators – 73301
  71. Railway and yard locomotive engineers – 73310
  72. Railway conductors and brakemen/women – 73311
  73. Heavy equipment operators – 73400
  74. Printing press operators – 73401
  75. Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction – 73402
  76. Supervisors, logging and forestry – 82010
  77. Supervisors, mining and quarrying – 82020
  78. Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services – 82021
  79. Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors – 82030
  80. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services – 82031
  81. Underground production and development miners – 83100
  82. Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers – 83101
  83. Logging machinery operators – 83110
  84. Fishing masters and officers – 83120
  85. Fishermen/women – 83121
  86. Supervisors, mineral and metal processing – 92010
  87. Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities – 92011
  88. Supervisors, food and beverage processing – 92012
  89. Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing – 92013
  90. Supervisors, forest products processing – 92014
  91. Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing – 92015
  92. Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling – 92020
  93. Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing – 92021
  94. Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing – 92022
  95. Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing – 92023
  96. Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly – 92024
  97. Power engineers and power systems operators – 92100
  98. Water and waste treatment plant operators – 92101
  99. Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing – 93100
  100. Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing – 93101
  101. Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators – 93102

  To receive skill transferability factor CRS points for a certificate of qualification in a trade occupation, the certificate must be issued by a province or territory’s governing body for trades.

  What is a certificate of qualification?

  A certificate of qualification demonstrates that an individual is qualified to work in a particular skilled trade, i.e., that they have passed a certification exam and satisfy all requirements to practice their trade in that province or territory.

  How to get a certificate of qualification in Canada?

  In Canada every province or territory has its own certification process and certificate of qualification requirements.
  
  You can visit the below listed websites of the regulatory authority based on your province or territory of interest:
  
  Alberta
  British Columbia
  Manitoba
  New Brunswick
  Newfoundland and Labrador
  Northwest Territories
  Nova Scotia
  Nunavut
  Ontario
  Prince Edward Island
  Saskatchewan
  Yukon
  
  You can also visit the official website of Canada for federally regulated skilled trades.

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  Canada Issues 24,720 New PR Invitations In August 20231 September 2023, 11:03 AM EDT

  Canada sent out 24,720 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in 36 new rounds of invitations under various Canadian immigration programs during the month of August 2023.

  This is an almost 55% increase in the total number of invitations for permanent residency as compared to the total invitations sent in July 2023.

  During the month of August 2023, Ontario issued the most PR invitations, followed by the Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island.

  Below is a summary of new permanent residency invitations issued in the month of August 2023.

  Permanent Residency Programs/Streams	Total Invitations	Number Of Draws
  Ontario PNP or OINP	9,906	12
  Express Entry System	8,600	4
  Manitoba PNP	1,548	4
  Saskatchewan PNP	1,384	1
  Quebec Arrima System	1,384	1
  British Columbia PNP	861	4
  Alberta Express Entry Stream	815	7
  Prince Edward Island PNP	222	3
  Total	24,720

  Canada Permanent Residency Invitations – August 2023

  Ontario PNP Draws Summary

  The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out a whopping 9,906 invitations in three Express Entry draws and nine Expression of Interest draws.

  To be clear for the readers, interested candidates need to create a profile with OINP to be considered for Expression of Interest draws.

  However, OINP Express Entry draws directly invites profiles from the Express Entry pool based on Ontario’s labour market needs.

  5,679 out of 9,906 OINP invitations this month went out to Express Entry profiles, offering them provincial nominations that will bestow 600 additional points.

  Stream	Date NOIs issued	Number of NOIs issued	CRS score range	Description
  Human Capital Priorities stream	August 11–16, 2023	2,835	473-516	Targeted draw for: 42 Healthcare occupations 9 Tech occupations
  Skilled Trades stream	August 3, 2023	2,844	250-516	Targeted draw for 46 occupations or NOCs.

  The rest of the invitations were sent in OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) draws, as listed below:

  OINP EOI Stream	Date	Invitations	Cutoff Score	Description
  Masters Graduate Stream	August 30, 2023	772	44 and above	General Draw
  Foreign Worker stream	August 15, 2023	375	30 and above	Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
  Foreign Worker stream	August 15, 2023	1,131	46 and above	Targeted draw for 42 health and 11 tech occupations
  International Student stream	August 15, 2023	408	61 and above	Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
  International Student stream	August 15, 2023	445	61 and above	Targeted draw for 54 skilled trades occupations
  In-Demand Skills stream	August 15, 2023	256	23 and above	Targeted draw for 22 in-demand occupations
  Foreign Worker stream	August 1, 2023	1	N/A	Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways
  Masters Graduate Stream	August 1, 2023	755	48 and above	General Draw
  Phd Graduate Stream	August 1, 2023	84	39 and above	General Draw

  Click here for details on all the latest Ontario PNP draws.

  Express Entry Draw Summary

  In August 2023, Express Entry only announced four new rounds of invitations, sending out 8,600 PR invitations as compared to 9,600 in the month of July 2023.

  However, this month was better for profiles created in all the different programs of the Express Entry system, with the no program specified draw sending the most, with 6,300 invitations to apply and the CRS cutoff ranging from 496 to 517.

  We also witnessed the first targeted Express Entry draw for 10 Trade occupations, announcing the lowest CRS cutoff score of 388.

  There was a small Francophile draw, inviting 800 profiles with a CRS cutoff score of 435.

  We hope to see transportation and Agri-targeted Express Entry draws in the coming months, as well as repetition of STEM and healthcare-targeted rounds of invitations.

  Click here for more details on the latest Express Entry draws and the next draw prediction.

  Manitoba PNP Draws Summary

  Manitoba continues to issue the third-highest number of invitations for permanent residency in the month of August 2023, after OINP and Express Entry.

  On the last day of August, Manitoba PNP announced the first of its kind region-specific draw for Skilled Workers in Manitoba intending to reside outside the Winnipeg Area.

  The cutoff score was the lowest at 600 in this August 31st MPNP draw.

  Below is the summary of Manitoba PNP Draws announced in August 2023:

  Date	Invitations	Cutoff Score	Category
  August 31, 2023	288	600	Skilled Workers in Manitoba (outside Winnipeg Area)
  August 25, 2023	22	N/A	A special immigration measure for Ukrainians
  August 24, 2023	623	612-724	Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO)
  August 10, 2023	615	605-708	Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM), International Education Stream (IES), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO)
  Total	1,548

  Saskatchewan PNP Summary

  The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program or Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) also introduced a first of its kind, never done before in the history of Canadian immigration, that is, country-targeted PNP draws.

  SINP sent out 1,384 invitations to apply for permanent residency under the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry streams, targeting applicants from eight countries with the lowest cutoff score ever of 60.

  60 is the minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score required to even qualify to create a profile with SINP.

  These countries are India, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

  Category	Total Candidates Invited to Apply	Other Considerations
  Occupations In-Demand	12	Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes
  Express Entry	23	Candidates residing in Ireland with experience in select 28 NOC Codes
  Occupations In-Demand	78	Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes
  Express Entry	98	Candidates residing in Poland, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Ukraine with experience in select 70 NOC codes
  Occupations In-Demand	207	Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC codes
  Express Entry	224	Candidates residing in India with experience in select 26 NOC Codes

  Click here for full details on the latest Saskatchewan PNP Draws.

  British Columbia PNP Draws Summary

  The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 861 new invitations for permanent residency as compared to 731 in July 2023 under various categories.

  Each week, the province of British Columbia continues to alternate between general and targeted PNP rounds of invitations.

  Early Childhood Educators or individuals having experience in Healthcare occupations continue to receive invitations at the lowest cutoff scores.

  Below is the summary of BC PNP draws in August 2023:

  Date	Invitations	Stream	Minimum Score	Description
  Aug 29	>150	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60-88	Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104
  Aug 22	169	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	88-109	General Draw
  Aug 22	>56	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104,
  Aug 15	>153	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60-88	Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, and NOCs 31103, 32104
  Aug 9	195	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	88-110	General Draw
  Aug 9	56	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60-88	Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations,
  Aug 1	>194	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60-88	Targeted draw for Early Childhood Educators, healthcare occupations, 35 Tech occupations, NOC 31103, 32104

  Click here for more details on the latest BC PNP Draws.

  Quebec Arrima Draws Summary

  Quebec again held only one Arrima draw on August 10th, 2023, inviting 1,384 profiles for permanent residency.

  This round of invitations targeted Arrima profiles with oral French proficiency of level 7 or higher and a score of 591 or higher according to the Quebec score calculator.

  Compared to the previous Quebec Arrima draw on July 20, 2023, this threshold score decreased by only 5 points.

  Quebec has issued 8,489 invitations to apply in nine rounds of the Arrima draws this year.

  Click here for more details on the latest Quebec Arrima draws.

  Alberta Express Entry Draws Summary

  The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven Express Entry draws in August 2023, compared to only three in July 2023.

  A total of 815 Express Entry profiles have been invited to claim provincial nominations and grab the opportunity to boost their CRS score by 600 points.

  Alberta had already issued 7,121 nomination certificates across all categories as of August 29, 2023.

  Below is a summary of all the AAIP Express Entry draws in August 2023:

  Date of draw	Invitations	Draw parameters	CRS Score cutoff
  August 24, 2023	168	Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500	302
  August 22, 2023	89	Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500	303
  August 16, 2023	300	Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500	408
  August 15, 2023	14	Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above	326
  August 3, 2023	201	Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500	315
  August 1, 2023	32	Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500	322
  August 1, 2023	11	Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above	317

  Click here for the most recent information about Alberta Express Entry draws.

  Prince Edward Island PNP Draws Summary

  Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, invited a total of 222 candidates in three provincial nominee program draws, as listed below:

  Date	Labour and Express Invitations	Description
  August 3, 2023	58	Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Hotel/Accommodation, and Agriculture sectors.
  August 17, 2023	138	Only Critical Worker Stream targeting individuals working for a PEI Employer with a minimum EOI score of 50
  August 31, 2023	22	Targeted at individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, and construction sectors.

  To date, in 2023, the PEI PNP has issued a total of 1,861 invitations to apply for permanent residency across all categories.

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  Canada Immigration Focus On Skilled Trade Occupations14 August 2023, 9:08 AM EDT

  As the landscape of immigration continues to evolve, the importance of skilled trade occupations in Canada, particularly in the province of Ontario, is gaining significant attention.

  With a growing emphasis on addressing labour shortages, fostering economic growth, and promoting diversity, skilled trades professionals are poised to become a cornerstone of Canadian immigration policy.

  Temporary foreign workers with experience in skilled trades are set to reap the benefits of this evolving focus, contributing to their own professional growth and the nation’s prosperity.

  The shift towards Skilled Trades traditionally, Canada’s immigration policies have now leaned heavily towards attracting highly skilled professionals in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and engineering.

  The launch of STEM category-based draws indicates the importance of these sectors. However, recent trends indicate a noticeable shift towards recognizing the value of skilled trades.

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  The Canadian government and provinces like Ontario have recognized the urgent need to fill gaps in the workforce related to industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and more.

  The skilled trades sector has long been overlooked, resulting in an imbalance between the demand for skilled tradespeople and the available workforce.

  To bridge this gap, Canada is reevaluating its immigration criteria to ensure that those with expertise in various trades can contribute to the country’s growth and development.

  Ontario’s Focus on Skilled Trades

  Ontario welcomes most of the new permanent residents every year, being the largest province in Canada.

  The province is taking a proactive stance by embracing skilled trades as a priority in its immigration strategy.

  With its vibrant cities, expanding infrastructure projects, and flourishing industries, Ontario has become an attractive destination for both immigrants and temporary foreign workers.

  The province’s focus on skilled trades is evident through various initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining tradespeople.

  Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): This provincial program is tailored to nominate individuals with the necessary skills and experience in designated trades.

  OINP Skilled Trade Full List of Invited Occupations in 2023

  Through OINP’s Skilled Trades Stream, qualified workers can be nominated for permanent residency, streamlining their path to becoming Canadian residents.

  Red Seal Program: The Red Seal endorsement is a nationally recognized certification that signifies a worker’s proficiency in a particular trade.

  Ontario’s recognition and support for the Red Seal Program further highlight the province’s commitment to skilled trades.

  Investment in Infrastructure: Ontario’s continuous investment in infrastructure projects, including transportation, housing, and energy, has led to a surge in demand for skilled tradespeople.

  This demand presents a golden opportunity for foreign workers with relevant experience.

  Benefits for Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada

  Temporary foreign workers with experience in skilled trades stand to benefit significantly from this evolving focus on their professions. Here’s how:

  Pathway to Permanent Residency: Ontario’s emphasis on skilled trades in immigration policies means that temporary foreign workers can transition more smoothly from temporary to permanent status.

  The experience gained during their time in the province enhances their eligibility for provincial nomination programs.

  In-Demand Skills: Skilled trades are essential across various industries, ensuring that workers with relevant expertise remain in demand.

  This provides a level of job security and stability that can be particularly attractive for immigrants seeking long-term settlement.

  Contribution to the Economy: Immigrants and temporary foreign workers in skilled trades contribute significantly to Canada’s economy by addressing labour shortages and driving local businesses’ growth.

  This, in turn, enhances the overall economic landscape of the province and the nation.

  Community Integration: Temporary foreign workers who enter Ontario through the skilled trades route often have opportunities to engage with local communities, collaborate with Canadian colleagues, and form meaningful connections, thereby enriching their overall immigrant experience.

  Conclusion

  As Canada recalibrates its immigration policies to prioritize skilled trades, Ontario emerges as a leading advocate for attracting and retaining skilled trade professionals.

  Temporary foreign workers with experience in various trades are well-positioned to benefit from these evolving strategies.

  Their contributions not only fill essential workforce gaps but also contribute to the country’s economic prosperity and cultural diversity.

  In the grand tapestry of Canadian immigration, skilled trades are becoming a vibrant thread, weaving together the stories of individuals seeking opportunity and a nation that embraces their skills.

  

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  What skilled trade occupations are eligible for the new targeted Express Entry draws?

  The below-listed occupations are currently being targeted in Skilled Trades Express Entry draws.
  
  73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  72405 – Machine fitters
  72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  72310 – Carpenters
  72300 – Plumbers
  72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

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  First Trades Express Entry Draw For PR Is Now Out: Cutoff 3883 August 2023, 12:36 PM EDT

  Today, IRCC unveiled its first-ever Express Entry draw, targeting profiles having experience in one of the 10 approved Trade occupations.

  Profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 388 or above received an invitation to apply (ITA) in today’s round of invitations.

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  Summary of Express Entry draw today

  • 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

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/full-trade-occupations-list-canada-2023/

  What is tie-breaking rule: If multiple candidates have the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the time and date that their Express Entry profiles were submitted.

  To be eligible these profiles need to have at least 6 months of experience in one of the trade occupations, in last 3 years.

  However, an overall 1 year experience is still required to meet the general eligibility for any program under the Express Entry system.

  Other draws announced this week:

  	Aug 2	Aug 1
  Express Entry draw category	French-Speaking Only	All Programs (FSWP, CEC, FSTP)
  Number of invitations	800	2,000
  CRS Cutoff	435 (Up  60 points)	517 (Up  12 points)
  Tie-breaking rule	July 31, 2023 at 09:57:30 UTC	June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-targeted-express-entry-draws-2023-selection-criteria/

  List of 10 Trade occupations eligible for Express Entry draws

  Occupation	2021 NOC code	2021 TEER category
  Residential and commercial installers and servicers	73200	3
  Elevator constructors and mechanics	72406	2
  Machine fitters	72405	2
  Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics	72402	2
  Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	72400	2
  Carpenters	72310	2
  Plumbers	72300	2
  Electricians (except industrial and power system)	72200	2
  Welders and related machine operators	72106	2
  Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers	72014	2

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  Which sectors are being targeted by new Express Entry draws in 2023?

  IRCC is conducting new occupation-based Express Entry draws for candidates with at least 6 months of work experience in one of the following industries over the past three years:
  
  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 comprehensive list of occupations and their corresponding NOC codes for each industry by using the links provided above.

  What was the cutoff score in first Trades Express Entry draw of 2023?

  The first-ever Trades Express Entry draw was announced on August 3 declaring the CRS cutoff score of 388.
  
  It sent a total of 1,500 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR).

  

  What is the full list of trade occupations Canada Express Entry?

  1. Residential and commercial installers and servicers: 73200
  
  2. Elevator constructors and mechanics: 72406
  
  3. Machine fitters: 72405
  
  4. Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics: 72402
  
  5. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics: 72400
  
  6. Carpenters: 72310
  
  7. Plumbers: 72300
  
  8. Electricians (except industrial and power system): 72200
  
  9. Welders and related machine operators: 72106
  
  10. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers: 72014
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  New Trades-Targeted Express Entry Draw Is Now Out2 August 2023, 2:20 PM EDT

  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

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  So far in 2023, a total of 64,148 invitations to apply (ITAs) have been sent out in 22 Express Entry draws.

  We may see more occupation-specific and Francophone targeted Express Entry draws this week.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-targeted-express-entry-draws-2023-selection-criteria/

  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 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

  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.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-targeted-express-entry-draws/

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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.

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