Upcoming Express Entry Next Draw Prediction 2023

The result of the Express Entry Draw always brings huge curiosity and excitement among the Express Entry candidates. The IRCC has resumed its all-program express entry draws from July 6, 2022,  and since then the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score requirement or CUT OFF in the Express Entry draws is dropping constantly draw after draw.

Express Entry draw trend in 2023

As of now the IRCC, invites applicants based on their CRS score only. However, the upcoming draws are expected to be occupation-specific draws, which will will target applicants based on their job skills and experience instead of their CRS score alone, which might result in a comparatively lower CRS score requirement. Hence, the dependence on CRS score won’t be there. In fact, we may see the occupation based and CRS based draws opening in tandem.

What will be the CUT OFF in 2023?

Since the resumption of all-program draws on 6th July, the CRS score is dropping consistently with the increase in the number of ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. The CUT OFF in the Express Entry draw opened on 23 November 2022 was 491 points. However, since there has not been any EE draw opened almost more than a month, hence, the number of new registered candidates in the Express Entry System, may cause the increase in the CRS score requirement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Will CRS cut-off drop further?

Once, the new registered candidates get the ITA, the CUT OFF may start dropping once again in the EE draws. If this happens, candidates may get ITA with relatively low CRS score. Moreover, the occupation based EE draws may also invite candidates with low CRS score as the priority in such draws will be the occupation of the candidate. 

Understanding Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

It is a merit-based selection system used by the Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Canada's immigration  authority assign a CRS score out of 1200 to each applicant who enters the Express Entry pool under all three programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class.

Point Allocation under Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

In order to rank candidates, the IRCC assigns a CRS score to each applicant in the EE pool out of 1200, which includes:

• Core: Up to 600 points
• Skills and experience factors
• Spouse or common-law partner factors, such as their language skills and education
• Skills transferability, including education and work experience

• Additional: Up to 600 points
• Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates
• a valid job offer
• a nomination from a province or territory
• a brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident
• strong French language skills

If your CRS score is low in Express Entry, you can apply to a Provincial Nominee Program and increase your CRS point score by 600 CRS points.

To get complete assistance concerning applying for Canada PR and increasing your point score through the best PNP, you may contact Visas Avenue- the trusted Immigration Advisor for Canada.

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