General Express Entry Draw #272
| Express Entry Draw: | #272 |
| Total Number of Invitations: | 4,750 |
| Minimum CRS score required: | 561 |
| Date of Draw: | December 6, 2023 |
| Program Specified: | General |
Express Entry Draw: #272 - Apply For Canada Immigration
IRCC has announced its #272nd express entry draw, where 4,750 invitations have been sent to express entry applicants with a valid express entry profile and a job seeker validation code.
If you have applied for Canadian PR and scored more than 561 then you should check your CIC account.
The minimum C.R.S. score required is 561. On this Express Entry Draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,025 more ITAs from the previous General Express Entry draw.
What's Behind IRCC's Extended Express Entry Draw?
There are various reasons for express entry draw delay. In November 2023, there were no invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system.
IRCC is continuously committed to streamlining the immigration application process, minimising potential errors, and ensuring a smooth and efficient client processing experience.
This is to inform you that the Express Entry Profile Builder has undergone modifications by the Department, and the system now records:
- Postal code of the location of your job offer
- Province or territory, and postal code of your primary residence in Canada
Summary of Last 5 Express Entry Draws from IRCC
| Draw | Date | Immigration Program | Total Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | December 6, 2023 | No Program Specified | 4750 | 561 |
| 268 | October 10, 2023 | No Program Specified | 3725 | 500 |
| 265 | September 26, 2023 | No Program Specified | 3000 | 504 |
| 263 | September 19, 2023 | No Program Specified | 3200 | 531 |
| 262 | August 15, 2023 | No Program Specified | 4300 | 496 |
In August, 4,300 invitations were issued, with a C.R.S. cut-off of 496. In September, 3200 & 3000 invitations were issued, with a C.R.S. cut-off of 531 and 504, respectively. In October, 3,725 invitations were issued, with a C.R.S. cut-off of 500.
There was no express entry draw in November 2023.
The data suggests that it may be becoming more difficult to be invited to apply for a Canadian PR visa through the Express Entry program. However, it is important to note that the CRS cut-off scores can vary from month to month, depending on the number of candidates who apply and the number of invitations issued.
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