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September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates January 10, 2024

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #279– January 10, 2024

Type of Draw: General

Number of invitations issued: 1,510

Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,510 or above

Date and time of round: January 10, 2024 at 16:59:13 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 546

Tie-breaking rule: December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Find out how category-based rounds of invitations work: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of January 9, 2024
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,298
501-600 6,345
451-500 58,298
491-500 6,164
481-490 9,042
471-480 17,311
461-470 14,118
451-460 11,663
401-450 53,671
441-450 10,863
431-440 11,072
421-430 10,038
411-420 10,728
401-410 10,970
351-400 57,703
301-350 29,542
0-300 5,300
Total 212,157

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates May 31, 2024

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #297– May 31, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

Number of invitations issued: 3,000

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000 or above

Date and time of round: May 31, 2024 at12:48:30 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 522

Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Find out how category-based rounds of invitations work: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of May 29, 2024
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 2,918
501-600 14,211
451-500 63,353
491-500 8,855
481-490 12,120
471-480 16,805
461-470 13,828
451-460 11,745
401-450 54,078
441-450 11,022
431-440 11,023
421-430 9,977
411-420 10,900
401-410 11,156
351-400 57,028
301-350 27,210
0-300 5,606
Total 224,404

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates October 26, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #271– October 26, 2023

Healthcare occupations (2023-1)

Number of invitations issued: 3,600

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,600 or above

Date and time of round: October 26, 2023 at 13:28:39 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 431

Tie-breaking rule: May 24, 2023 at 19:47:51 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Find out how category-based rounds of invitations work: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of October 23, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,536
501-600 1,307
451-500 60,587
491-500 4,853
481-490 9,514
471-480 18,836
461-470 15,063
451-460 12,321
401-450 54,565
441-450 11,256
431-440 11,705
421-430 9,926
411-420 10,525
401-410 11,153
351-400 60,378
301-350 31,189
0-300 5,311
Total 214,873

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

OINP Draw Updates December 14, 2023

Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream: tech occupations invited

On December 14, 2023, we issued targeted notifications of interest to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 473-480 and work experience in the national occupational codes (CRS) below:

  • NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers
  • NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  • NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
  • NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
  • NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
  • NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  • NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  • NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  • NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  • NOC 21233 – Web designers
  • NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  • NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
  • NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  • NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians

You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on December 14, 2023

Reference: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2023-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates#December-14-0

 

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates April 11, 2024

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #293– April 11, 2024

STEM occupations (2024-1)

Number of invitations issued: 4,500Footnote*

Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,500 or above

Date and time of round: April 11, 2024 at 13:23:42 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 491

Tie-breaking rule: February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Find out how category-based rounds of invitations work: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of April 9, 2024
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,093
501-600 12,051
451-500 62,073
491-500 9,167
481-490 11,246
471-480 16,933
461-470 13,429
451-460 11,298
401-450 51,694
441-450 10,454
431-440 10,485
421-430 9,461
411-420 10,640
401-410 10,654
351-400 56,015
301-350 27,831
0-300 5,410
Total 216,167

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates March 25, 2024

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #290– March 25, 2024

General

Number of invitations issued: 1,980

Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,980 or above

Date and time of round: March 25, 2024 at 17:45:49 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 524

Tie-breaking rule: February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Find out how category-based rounds of invitations work: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of March 24, 2024
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 987
501-600 10,342
451-500 60,488
491-500 8,294
481-490 10,683
471-480 17,105
461-470 13,218
451-460 11,188
401-450 50,882
441-450 10,172
431-440 10,309
421-430 9,296
411-420 10,610
401-410 10,495
351-400 55,586
301-350 28,287
0-300 5,390
Total 211,962

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update March 15, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express

Entry system #243– March 15, 2023

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 7,000

Rank required to be invited to apply: 7,000 or above

Date and time of round: March 15, 2023 17:08:16 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 490

Tie-breaking rule: February 16, 2023 10:33:06 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 784
501-600 3,216
451-500 65,826
491-500 2,603
481-490 12,183
471-480 20,833
461-470 16,836
451-460 13,371
401-450 61,240
441-450 12,672
431-440 13,334
421-430 10,697
411-420 11,833
401-410 12,704
351-400 71,292
301-350 37,113
0-300 5,650
Total 245,121

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates April 26, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #247– April 26, 2023

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 3,500

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,500 or above

Date and time of round: April 26,2023 18:10:04 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 483

Tie-breaking rule: April 22, 2023 19:46:58 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of April 26, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 604
501-600 884
451-500 55,867
491-500 680
481-490 3,001
471-480 21,544
461-470 17,111
451-460 13,351
401-450 61,108
441-450 12,691
431-440 13,187
421-430 10,674
411-420 11,846
401-410 12,710
351-400 69,709
301-350 36,432
0-300 5,585
Total 230,189

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update November 23, 2022

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #236– November 23, 2022

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 4,750

Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,750 or above

Date and time of round: November 23, 2022 15:42:46 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 491

Tie-breaking rule: October 13, 2022 11:22:17 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 22, 2022
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 876
501-600 1,227
451-500 62,400
491-500 3,031
481-490 10,517
471-480 19,494
461-470 16,523
451-460 12,835
401-450 58,357
441-450 12,228
431-440 12,823
421-430 9,896
411-420 11,209
401-410 12,201
351-400 68,489
301-350 35,614
0-300 5,252
Total 232,215

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update November 09, 2022

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #235– November 9, 2022

No Program Specified

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

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Previous Rounds: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 7, 2022
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 958
501-600 1,206
451-500 63,525
491-500 4,366
481-490 10,270
471-480 19,388
461-470 16,633
451-460 12,868
401-450 58,522
441-450 12,320
431-440 12,856
421-430 9,871
411-420 11,194
401-410 12,281
351-400 68,711
301-350 35,610
0-300 5,087
Total 233,619

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers not in bold are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.