Highlights of the Draw:
- The latest 236 draw of Express Entry Program issued ITA’s to 4,750 candidates.
- The draw was conducted on November 23rd, 2022.
- Candidates were invited under all categories of Express Entry System; FSWP, FSTP & CEC streams.
- The Minimum CRS score was 491 this draw.
- Eligible candidates need t apply considering new NOC 2022.
Details of the Draw:
November 23rd was the 11th Express Entry draw after all program draws were resumed on July 6, 2022. The CRS score has been steadily decreasing in recent draws, from 557 to 491 for the most recent draw.
IRCC (Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada) sent 4,750 Invitations To Apply (ITA) for candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) 491. The draw did not have a specific program. In other words, invitations were sent to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
As the Express Entry pool backlog is processed, the CRS has been decreasing steadily with each draw. In the most recent draw, there was a 3 point decrease in CRS. The CRS score has been steadily decreasing as draws continue.
In the latest draw, 4,750 ITAs were also issued. The number of ITAs issued in the most recent draw was identical to that of the previous three draws. This is a reflection of the pre-pandemic levels of draw numbers.
Previous Express Entry Draw Pool 2022:
| Date | Draw Number | Program | Number of ITA’s Issued | CRS Score |
| November 9th | 235 | All-Program | 4750 | 496 |
| October 26th | 234 | All-Program | 4750 | 496 |
| October 12th | 233 | All-Program | 4250 | 500 |
| September 28th | 232 | All-Program | 3750 | 504 |
| September 14th | 231 | All-Program | 3250 | 510 |
| August 31st | 230 | All-Program | 2750 | 516 |
| August 17th | 229 | All-Program | 2250 | 525 |
| August 3rd | 228 | All-Program | 2000 | 533 |
| July 20th | 227 | All-Program | 1750 | 542 |
| July 6th | 226 | All-Program | 1500 | 557 |
Next Express Entry Draw:
Next expected Canada Express Entry draws are scheduled for December 7, 2022. Express Entry draws are held every Wednesday afternoon on a bi-weekly schedule according to IRCC.
