On July 6, 2023, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its second occupation-specific Express Entry draw, specifically targeting healthcare occupations and issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITA). The cut-off score for this draw was 463 points, which was 13 points lower than the previous healthcare Express Entry draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was set on June 19, 2023, at 06:41:05 UTC. As of July 4, 2023, the Express Entry pool had 214,529 registered profiles. Throughout this year, Canada has issued a total of 62,248 ITAs through the Express Entry draws.
On May 31, an announcement was made by Sean Fraser, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, indicating that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finalized the creation of Occupation-specific draws for Express Entry. These categories are as follows:
-Healthcare
-Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
-Trades, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
-Transport
-Agriculture and agri-food
-Strong French-language proficiency
How mana immigration Can Help You
At mana immigration, our primary objective is to support individuals in achieving their goals of immigrating to Canada. Our team of professionals has in-depth knowledge and experience in navigating the Express Entry system. Furthermore, we specialize in assisting clients in improving their chances of receiving invitations by maximizing their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Take advantage of our CRS Score calculator today to determine your eligibility and let our experts guide you towards optimizing your score for the upcoming draw. Additionally, you can utilize our CLB score calculator to assess your language proficiency, which is a crucial aspect of your application. So, if you have any inquiries regarding your eligibility or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Afterwards, we will promptly arrange a consultation to address your concerns.