Next express entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 699 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 790. The ...

[Express Entry](https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry.html) is the application management system for three Canadian immigration programs: the [Canadian Experience Class](https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-experience-class.html) (CEC), the [Federal Skilled Worker Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/federal-skilled-worker-program-fswp.html) (FSWP) and the [Federal Skilled Trades Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-federal-skilled-trades-program-fstc.html) (FSTP). The top-scoring candidates receive an [Invitation to Apply](https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry-invitation-to-apply-for-permanent-residence.html) (ITA) and can then apply for permanent residency. [Get a Free Express Entry Assessment](https://www.canadavisa.com/assess/canada-immigration-assessment-form.htm?utm_source=CICNews&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=CIC-20230204EE) Candidates were only issued ITAs if they had already received a nomination under a [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/provincial-nomination-program.html). [Express Entry draws are totally at the discretion of the immigration minister](https://www.cicnews.com/2023/01/express-entry-how-does-ircc-decide-how-often-to-hold-draws-0132590.html#gs.oftls6) and IRCC. [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/provincial-nomination-program.html). [Express Entry](https://www.canadavisa.com/express-entry.html) draw of 2023 today. [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.canadavisa.com/provincial-nomination-program.html) (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry pool are already eligible for at least one of these programs. After the candidate applies, an IRCC officer reviews the application and decides if they are approved. [most recent draw was the next day on February 2,](https://www.cicnews.com/2023/02/canada-holds-first-federal-skilled-workers-only-draw-in-express-entry-history-0232849.html#gs.oftkjn) when IRCC issued invitations to candidates in the FSWP. [next draw on February 1](https://www.cicnews.com/2023/02/ircc-invites-893-pnp-candidates-in-new-express-entry-draw-0232603.html#gs.oftijt) which occurred as expected. The number of ITAs issued was the same as January 11 but with a significantly lower CRS score.