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September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update April 12, 2023

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #246– April 12, 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 12, 2023 14:12:15 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 486

Tie-breaking rule: July 19, 2022 11:05:24 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 12, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 501
501-600 1,180
451-500 56,092
491-500 1,284
481-490 2,871
471-480 21,344
461-470 17,139
451-460 13,454
401-450 61,379
441-450 12,772
431-440 13,228
421-430 10,766
411-420 11,864
401-410 12,749
351-400 69,975
301-350 36,419
0-300 5,573
Total 231,119

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 September 19, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #263– September 19, 2023

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

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 September 19, 2023
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

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 29, 2023

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #245– March 29, 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 29, 2023 13:44:01 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 481

Tie-breaking rule: February 14, 2023 07:35:00 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 29, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 261
501-600 468
451-500 58,698
491-500 374
481-490 6,859
471-480 21,051
461-470 16,996
451-460 13,418
401-450 61,381
441-450 12,752
431-440 13,291
421-430 10,709
411-420 11,917
401-410 12,712
351-400 71,304
301-350 37,124
0-300 5,711
Total 234,947

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

IRCC Latest News – August 02, 2022

New measures for foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits and applicants to the temporary resident to permanent resident pathways

August 2, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada recognizes the tremendous social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada. Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions, and opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination of choice for students from around the world.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits, and for temporary resident to permanent resident pathway applicants. These measures are building off the announcement made earlier this year.

Open work permits for individuals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits

Foreign nationals whose post-graduation work permit expired or will expire from September 20, 2021, to December 31, 2022, will have the opportunity to work in Canada for an additional 18 months by either extending their work permit or applying for a new one. Those currently in Canada will also have the ability to work in the interim period while their permit is being extended or a new one is being issued.

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/04/new-measures-to-address-canadas-labour-shortage.html

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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 September 14, 2022

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #231– September 14, 2022

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 3,250

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,250 or above

Date and time of round: September 14, 2022 at 13:29:26 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 511

Tie-breaking rule: September 13, 2022 at 00:38:05 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.

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 September 12, 2022
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 408
501-600 6,228
451-500 63,860
491-500 5,845
481-490 9,505
471-480 19,156
461-470 16,541
451-460 12,813
401-450 58,019
441-450 12,245
431-440 12,635
421-430 9,767
411-420 11,186
401-410 12,186
351-400 68,857
301-350 35,833
0-300 5,068
Total 238,273

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 October 12, 2022

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #233– October 12, 2022

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 4,250

Rank required to be invited to apply: 4,250 or above

Date and time of round: October 12, 2022 14:13:11 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 500

Tie-breaking rule: October 10, 2022 17:10:53 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.

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 10, 2022
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 601
501-600 2,785
451-500 64,536
491-500 6,384
481-490 9,784
471-480 19,163
461-470 16,396
451-460 12,809
401-450 57,962
441-450 12,236
431-440 12,629
421-430 9,777
411-420 11,204
401-410 12,116
351-400 68,680
301-350 35,501
0-300 5,055
Total 235,120

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 23, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #244– March 23, 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 23,2023 12:27:59 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 484

Tie-breaking rule: May 19,2022 06:48:41 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 22, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 310
501-600 534
451-500 63,666
491-500 444
481-490 12,001
471-480 20,955
461-470 16,863
451-460 13,403
401-450 61,323
441-450 12,720
431-440 13,300
421-430 10,696
411-420 11,925
401-410 12,682
351-400 71,424
301-350 37,208
0-300 5,681
Total 240,146

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 July 05, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #254– July 5, 2023

STEM occupations (2023-1)

Number of invitations issued: 500

Rank required to be invited to apply: 500 or above

Date and time of round: July 05, 2023 13:38:22 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 486

Tie-breaking rule: November 23, 2022 00:01:29 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 July 5, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 353
501-600 726
451-500 54,732
491-500 831
481-490 4,719
471-480 20,475
461-470 16,023
451-460 12,684
401-450 56,673
441-450 11,740
431-440 12,309
421-430 10,008
411-420 10,873
401-410 11,743
351-400 63,679
301-350 33,051
0-300 5,315
Total 214,529

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.