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Canada Express Entry Draw #243 invites 7000 applicants

Canada Express Entry Draw #243 invites 7000 applicants

On March 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the immigration department of Canada, hosted Canada Express Entry draw #243 (at 17:08:16 UTC). To apply for a Canadian PR visa, immigrants were invited to participate in the Canada Express Entry draw.

This Express Entry draw was not for any specified program.

A total of 7000 skilled individuals who have an active Express Entry profile were nominated and invited to participate in the most recent Express Entry draw #243.

According to IRCC 245,121, immigrants had successfully submitted their profiles as of March 15th, 2023. And, based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, the highest number of immigrants, i.e., 65,826, have a CRS score of 451 – 500; followed by 3,216 immigrants having a CRS Score between 501– 600 and 784 applicants have CRS score between 601 – 1200.

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The following information is crucial, including the number of invitations distributed and the minimum score required by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS):

  • Category: No program specific
  • Total number of invitations sent: 7000
  • Minimum CRS Score: 490
  • Tie-breaking rule: February 16, 2023, at 10:36:06 UTC

When will the following Express Entry draw be held?

Every two weeks or so, the Canadian government holds a draw for Express Entry. The most recent draw was on March 16th. The upcoming Canada Express Entry draw is scheduled on March 29, 2023.

How to apply for Express Entry?

  • Search for your NOC (National Occupational Classification) as per your job responsibilities.
  • Get your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
  • Take the Language Proficiency test
  • Checking your eligibility to Express Entry
  • Calculating your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
  • Create your Express Entry Profile and enter the express entry pool.
  • Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
  • Submit your documents as per the checklist along with the fee.
  • Give your passport to print
  • Preparing your landing in Canada

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