Second Canadian Express Entry draw: 5,500 ITAs Issued Through All-Programs

In a surprise Express Entry draw held on 18th January, Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 5,500 candidates with a CRS score of 490 and above. 

In this all-program EE invitation round, IRCC invited candidates under all three programs, i.e.,

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  

Let's find out more about the latest round held on 18th January

Express Entry Invitation Round Results: January 18, 2023

• Draw Date and Time: January 18, 2023 16:13:57 UTC
• No. of ITAs Issued: 5,500
  
• Minimum Score Requirement: 490
  
• Tie-Breaking Rule: November 24, 2022 21:14:59 UTC
  

All the candidates who have received an ITA in the 18th January draw must apply for Canadian PR within 60 days’ time.

Updated Express Entry System 2023

With the introduction of new NOC System Version 2021, a few occupations are added, while a few were removed from Express Entry eligible occupations list.