The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a category-based Express Entry draw on December 19, 2023 targeting Trades occupations this time around. A total of 1,000 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 425 points or higher were invited in this EE draw.
This new draw adds to a series of successful draws held by the IRCC throughout December 2023, bringing the total number of invitations issued this month to a record-breaking 13,975. The frequency and scale of these draws in the month of December are creating positive signs for prospective Permanent Residency (PR) aspirants, setting an promising tone for the upcoming year 2024.
Express Entry Draw Result – 19 December 2023
Date |
EE Draw Category |
No. of ITAs |
Minimum CRS Score Requirement |
Tie-breaking rule |
December 19, 2023 |
Category-based Trade occupations (2023-1) |
1,000 |
425 |
November 04, 2023 at 11:16:58 UTC |
After this new category-based EE draw, now Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued total 109,196 Canada PR invitations this year in 40 EE draws opened until 19 December.
Positive Signs for aspirants planning to apply for Canada PR in 2024
As Canada aims to admit 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024, the present robust pace of EE draws serves as a encouraging signal for individuals aspiring to make Canada their new home in 2024. The positive stand of the Canadian immigration department and its inclination to issue ITAs to candidates with lower CRS scores in category-based draws further open doors for a wider range of skilled professionals.
The category-based express entry draws offer an added avenue for individuals with specific skills to obtain an ITA, enhancing the inclusivity of Canada's immigration system.
If you are a Canada immigration aspirants, take advantage of this momentum, assess your eligibility, and consider starting the application process under the guidance of an expert if you are new to the process.
To prepare your file for immigration to Canada in 2024, you may get in touch with reliable and seasoned Visa Advisor and Consultant at Canada PR Avenue on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@canadapravenue.com.
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