Express Entry Yearly Report- Record-Breaking ITAs Issued in 2023

Who Received ITAs?

The majority of ITAs, around 40,052, were directed towards candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This was followed by the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with 26,445 ITAs, and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) with 17,898.

A notable shift in 2023 was the introduction of category-based selection draws. These targeted specific occupations or language abilities, leading to 25,870 ITAs issued under this category.

Draw Type	Minimum Score	Maximum Score	Score Range to Receive an ITA
Generic (includes FSWP, CEC, and FSTP)	484	561	484 - 561
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	691	791	691 - 791
Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)	489 (Only one draw occurred in 2023)		489
CBS Healthcare Occupations	431	476	431 - 476
CBS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Occupations	481	486	481 - 486
CBS French Proficiency	375	486	375-486
CBS Trades Occupations	388	425	388-425
CBS Transport Occupations	435 (Only one draw occurred in 2023)		435
CBS Agriculture Occupations	354	386	354-386

Tech and Skilled Workers in High Demand

The report highlights a strong preference for candidates in computer, tech, and finance occupations. However, a significant portion of ITAs, around 48%, was awarded to those in other fields.

Software engineers and designers remained the most sought-after professions, followed by software developers and programmers. A majority of in-demand occupations required a university degree.

Primary Occupation	Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) Ranking	ITAs Issued in 2023
NOC 21231; Software engineers and designers	1	7,259 (6.5%)
NOC 21232; Software developers and programmers	1	5,183 (4.7%)
NOC 62020; Food service supervisors	2	3,277 (2.9%)
NOC 21222; Information systems specialists	1	2,951 (2.6%)
NOC 13110; Administrative assistants	3	2,538 (2.3%)
NOC 21223; Database analysts and data administrators	1	2,151 (1.9%)
NOC 11202; Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations	1	2,142 (1.9%)
NOC 11100; Financial auditors and accountants	1	2,090 (1.8%)
NOC 22221; User support technicians	2	1,844 (1.6%)
NOC 20012; Computer and information systems managers	0	1,841 (1.6%)
NOC 13100; Administrative officers	3	1,747 (1.5%)
NOC 21211; Data scientists	1	1,654 (1.5%)
NOC 21221; Business systems specialists	1	1,600 (1.4%)
NOC 12200; Accounting technicians and bookkeepers	2	1,599 (1.4%)
NOC 21230; Computer systems developers and programmers	1	1,475 (1.3%)
Other		70,915 (64.3%)
Total		110,266 (100%)

India Remains Top Source Country

While Canada was the primary residence for most ITA recipients, India continued to hold the second spot. Cameroon surprisingly climbed to the third position, surpassing Nigeria by a narrow margin.

It's important to note that these figures represent country of residence, not citizenship. India emerged as the leading source country for Express Entry ITA recipients by citizenship.

Country of Citizenship	ITAs Issued in 2023
India	52,106 (47.2%)
Nigeria	7,263 (6.5%)
People's Republic of China	5,854 (5.3%)
Federal Republic of Cameroon	4,335 (3.9%)
Iran	2,693 (2.4%)
Philippines	2,593 (2.3%)
Pakistan	2,565 (2.3%)
Morocco	2,049 (1.8%)
Brazil	1,777 (1.6%)
Algeria	1,592 (1.4%)
Other	27,439 (24.8%)
Total	110,266 (100%)

Educational and Language Proficiency Requirements

Post-secondary education was a common factor among successful applicants, with master’s degrees and advanced credentials being particularly advantageous.

Strong language proficiency in English or French is crucial for a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The majority of candidates demonstrated CLB levels between 7 and 9.

A Promising Outlook for Immigration

The surge in ITAs issued in 2023 signifies Canada’s commitment to economic immigration. While the data provides valuable insights into the trends and preferences, individual circumstances may vary.

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If you are considering immigrating to Canada through Express Entry, it's essential to assess your eligibility and work with an immigration professional to optimize your chances of success.

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- Rajneesh Kumar