New Express Entry Draw Opens on 6 December with 4750 Invitations

by Rajneesh Kumar Published on 07/Dec/2023

On December 6, 2023 the latest all-program draw of the federal Express Entry System of Canada took place, inviting a total of 4,750 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). The draw, conducted based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), established a cut-off score of 561 points.

This figure represents the minimum CRS score needed for candidates to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this particular EE draw. The Express Entry system is a points-based immigration program used by the Canadian government to manage and select candidates for immigration to Canada based on factors, i.e. age, education, work experience, and language proficiency in English or French, etc.

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Express Entry draw on 6 December 2023

EE Draw date and type- 6 December 2023, EE draw for all-category candidates

ITAs issued- 4,750 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for Canadian PR Visa issued

CUT OFF- The CRS score requirement for this draw was 561 points.

Tie-breaking Rule- November 08, 2023 at 06:00:13 UTC

With this new EE draw, Canada has now issued total 99,971 Invitations in 36 separate Express Entry invitation rounds held in 2023 until date.

Current EE draw Analysis

This draw has occurred after one and half month, as previous EE draw held on October 26, 2023. With a CRS score requirement of 561 points in this latest Express Entry System draw indicates the registration of new candidates in the system as draw opened late this time around. As the immigration landscape progresses, candidates need to adapt their strategies to meet the evolving criteria and make certain they stand out in the pool of applicants. Having said the same, in upcoming year 2024 the CRS score is bound to drop considering few key factors, such as,

The introduction of category-based EE draws and
Massive Canada immigration target for 2024, i.e. 485,000 newcomers

The regularity of Express Entry draws establishes Canada's commitment to attracting skilled and talented individuals from around the world to contribute to the country's economic development and diversity. Prospective immigrants are encouraged to stay informed about changes in the EE system and adjust their profiles accordingly to improve their chances of receiving an invitation in future draws.