Express Entry CUT OFF is dropping constantly- High time to apply for Canada PR

If you aspire to get Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa in the year 2023, it’s the perfect time to apply for the same. In last few months, government of Canada has taken various steps, which continuously making Canada immigration pathway, process and system smooth for the applicants.

After the global pandemic caused chaos, the Canadian government is in rapid recovery mode to ensure that the economy of Canada regain its pre-pandemic velocity. The constant drop in Express Entry CUT OFF along with rising number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa draw after draw is an indication that Canada is making entry to Canada hassle free for the immigrants.

CRS score dropping while ITAs continue to rise

The IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) is continuously dropping the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement in the Express Entry draw, while the number of invitations being issued to Canadian PR visa are either rising or stable at a high mark (i.e. 4,750).

CUT OFF dropped from 557 to 491 points until now

On 6 July 2022, i.e. the date on which, the IRCC (Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) resumed the all-program Express Entry draws, the CRS score requirement was 557 points and in the last EE draw held on 23rd November, it was 491 points. Moreover, the number of ITAs issued also increased from 1,500 ITAs (on 6th July) to 4,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa.

Also read- Express Entry draw 23 November- IRCC invites 4,750 candidates

This clearly indicates that conditions are becoming ideal to apply for and get PR Visa especially, for the candidates registered under FSW (Federal Skilled Worker) of the EE system.

Other positive factors for the Canada immigration aspirants

Find below some key factors, which will benefit the Canada immigration applicants in the months to come:

• Canada to invite 1.4 million new permanent residents: As per Canada immigration levels plan 2023-2025, Canadian government will invite 1.4 million newcomers in next three years and most of these will get admission under the skilled migration programs, i.e. Express Entry, PNP, AIP (Atlantic Immigration Program), etc.
• Record low unemployment rate: In last few months, the unemployment rate of Canada was at record low level, which means, more and more people are getting jobs in Canada post pandemic, as the industries across the provinces are in speedy recovery mode post pandemic.
• New NOC with 16 new occupations: Canada has adopted new NOC System on 16 November 2022, which will provide more clarity on the training, education, etc. required for a particular occupation in Canada. Moreover, 16 new occupations are now eligible under the new NOC system, which will make more applicants, entitled to apply for skilled Canadian PR (Permanent Resident) Visa.
• PNPs are inviting candidates: The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) of Canada has higher target that federal Express Entry System in 2023. The PNPs will admit 105,500 new permanent residents in 2023. The provincial programs are already conducting draws regularly and inviting candidates.

Also read-

Canadian PNPs to invite 105,500 new immigrants in 2023- Apply for right PNP now

Employment Increased in six Canadian provinces – LFS Report October 2022

Express Entry draw 23 November- IRCC invites 4,750 candidates

16 New Occupations are now eligible to apply for Canadian PR visa

Apply for Canadian PR visa now.

If you wish to apply for Canadian PR Visa in 2022-23, you may get in touch with Visas Avenue qualified and trusted migration expert now to check your eligibility and prepare your immigration file.

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- Rajneesh Kumar