In order to support the socioeconomic goals and objectives of Canada, on 31 May 2023, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced to introduce invitation rounds for specific categories of Express Entry candidates. The IRCC rank candidates in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system, i.e. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). While doing so, the IRCC ensures the following:
Category-based Express entry draws
In category-based Express Entry invitation rounds, the IRCC will invite candidates who have proficiency in a specific official language or have work experience in one of the key occupations. The IRCC invite candidates to apply for PR Visa based on criteria such as,
Categories selected for 2023
For 2023, IRCC has selected below categories:
3 Types of rounds of invitations
Earlier, the IRCC used to hold two type of Express entry draws, i.e. regular and program-specific, however, now with the introduction of third category draws, now the IRCC will hold total 3 different types of invitations rounds in a year, i.e.
1. General invitations rounds
In general or all-program invitation rounds, IRCC invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for one of the 3 Express Entry programs, i.e.
2. Program-specific rounds of invitations
In program-specific invitation rounds, IRCC invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program, such as, PNP program.
3. Category-based rounds of invitations
Now in newly introduced category-based invitation rounds, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who show ability in a specific official language (i.e. French) or have work experience in one of the priority occupations, as mentioned in the draw.
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