On September 14, Canada invited Express entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive filing system (CRS) score of 510, not 511 as originally published.
The difference means that people who scored at least 510 received their Invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada. While this is still a relatively high score compared to other draws across all programs, it is the lowest score since these types of draws resumed on July 6.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its ministerial instructions around 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time last Wednesday.
At the time, the page said the minimum threshold for CRS was 511, but some were reporting online that they had received an ITA with a score of 510.
From 3 p.m. on September 14, 2022:
Sometime before 12:55 p.m. on September 15, IRCC changed the CRS score to 510.
CIC News contacted IRCC for comment, but did not receive a response in time for publication.
As this is a draw from all programs, the highest scoring applicants from all programs run by Express Entry were given the opportunity to receive an ITA. Programs run by Express Entry include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
IRCC previously suspended Express Entry draws for all programs from December 2020. During this period, only applicants eligible for the CEC or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were invited to apply. Then in September 2021, CEC draws were also discontinued.
Since IRCC resumed draws for all programs on July 6, CRS score thresholds have been in the range of 500. Draw sizes have increased as CRS thresholds have fallen.
So far this year, Canada has welcomed approximately 40,785 immigrants through Express Entry. IRCC expects to welcome approximately 55,900 Express Entry immigrants according to the Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024.
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