Canada issued 667 ITAs in Express Entry PNP-only draw

Highlights: 667 ITAs issued in the PNP-only Draw

• The sixth PNP-only Draw of 2023 was held on Feb 15.
• 667 candidates were sent invitations in the Express Entry PNP-only draw.
• The PNP-only draw was the fourth program-specific Draw to be held in 2023.
• The minimum CRS score was set at 748 for the most recent Draw.

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Canada Express Entry Draw

• Express entry-managed programs invited candidates based on a minimum CRS score.
• 10,000 candidates were invited within the first 2 Express Entry Draws.
• 3,300 candidates were sent invitations under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
• IRCC announced that candidates participating in FSWP, FSTP, and CEC programs would be able to monitor their applications online starting from Feb 8.
• 47,868 Express Entry applications are due, along with 66,214 PNP applications.

 Express Entry

• The Express Entry programis one of the most used immigration paths in Canada.
• A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) ranks the candidates based on their profiles.

The table below lists the eligibility factors for the Express Entry Draw.

6 FACTORS ASSESSED FOR 67-POINTS CANADA ELIGIBILITY CALCULATION
Factor	Maximum Points Available
Language skills	28
Education	25
Work experience	15
Age	12
Arranged employment in Canada	10
Adaptability (relatives in Canada etc.)	10

• Candidates with high scores are sent ITA (Invitation to Apply) which is a pathway for Canada PR.
• Candidates with an ITA are given a 60-day time period to apply for the PR.
• Upon the submission of the application, the IRCC officials will monitor and decide the status of the application.

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