September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Updates October 10, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #268– October 10, 2023

No Program Specified

Number of invitations issued: 3,725

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,725 or above

Date and time of round: October 10, 2023 at 15:49:55 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 500

Tie-breaking rule: October 02, 2023 at 15:25:30 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 10, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,210
501-600 2,237
451-500 59,674
491-500 4,508
481-490 9,121
471-480 18,794
461-470 15,016
451-460 12,235
401-450 54,162
441-450 11,163
431-440 11,580
421-430 9,844
411-420 10,484
401-410 11,091
351-400 60,078
301-350 30,996
0-300 5,235
Total 213,592

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

Express Entry Draw Updates December 06, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #272– December 6, 2023

Type of Draw: General

Number of invitations issued: 4,750

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

Date and time of round: December 6, 2023 at 16:27:26 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 561

Tie-breaking rule: November 08, 2023 at 06:00:13 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 December 5, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 4,525
501-600 5,457
451-500 60,014
491-500 6,634
481-490 10,335
471-480 17,312
461-470 14,165
451-460 11,568
401-450 53,502
441-450 10,885
431-440 11,111
421-430 9,973
411-420 10,608
401-410 10,925
351-400 58,457
301-350 30,148
0-300 5,267
Total 217,370

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 December 08, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #274– December 8, 2023

STEM occupations (2023-1)

Number of invitations issued: 5,900

Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,900 or above

Date and time of round: December 08, 2023 at 03:02:52 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 481

Tie-breaking rule: November 25, 2023 at 09:48:36 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 December 5, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 4,525
501-600 5,457
451-500 60,014
491-500 6,634
481-490 10,335
471-480 17,312
461-470 14,165
451-460 11,568
401-450 53,502
441-450 10,885
431-440 11,111
421-430 9,973
411-420 10,608
401-410 10,925
351-400 58,457
301-350 30,148
0-300 5,267
Total 217,370

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 December 18, 2023

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #275– December 18, 2023

General

Number of invitations issued: 1,325

Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,325 or above

Date and time of round: December 18, 2023 at 16:12:22 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 542

Tie-breaking rule: November 06, 2023 at 14:40:23 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 December 17, 2023
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,011
501-600 4,433
451-500 56,223
491-500 5,140
481-490 8,041
471-480 17,221
461-470 14,219
451-460 11,602
401-450 53,698
441-450 10,946
431-440 11,144
421-430 10,055
411-420 10,606
401-410 10,947
351-400 58,033
301-350 29,955
0-300 5,285
Total 208,638

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 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

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 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.