Recent developments in the Express Entry system by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have seen a surge in the issuance of invitations to apply (ITA). In a recent draw, the immigration department granted 442 ITAs to candidates with provincial nominations. To qualify for this draw, candidates had to meet specific criteria, including a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 760 and the creation of an Express Entry profile before a set deadline.

Summary of Express Entry draws

Date	Draw Type	CRS cut-off score	ITAs issued
August 16	Provincial Nominee Program	760	442
August 7	Transport	470	300
August 6	French-Language proficiency	391	5,000
August 5	Canadian Experience Class	516	3,000
August 4	Provincial Nominee Program	768	507
July 23	Skilled Military Recruits	368	4
July 22	French-Language proficiency	399	5,000
July 21	Canadian Experience Class	516	2,000