Express Entry Statistics | Rounds of invitations for 2019
Below you can find Express Entry
statistics for December 2019:
- Express Entry draw – #133
- Draw date – December 19, 2019
- Number of ITA’s – 3200
- Lowest CRS score – 469
In a result of the December 19 Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada, 3200 candidates received an invitation to apply. The cut-off threshold for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 469 points.
In the most recent draw, the minimum CRS cut-off score was 469 points. We observed that the cut-off points significantly decreased with two draws happening within eight days of one another. With the express entry latest draw, the CRS score saw its lowest point since May.
Canada Express Entry immigration system has sent huge amounts of invitations to apply in the third quarter of 2019. Making a total of 85.300 ITA’s as of December 2019, Canada Immigration sent 21.600 invitations to apply for immigration applicants from July to September.
In comparison, the total of issued ITA’s last year at the nine-month stage remains above than of today’s figure. Therefore, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada have already surpassed the record of 89800 invitations that were issued in 2018.
In order to achieve this, IRCC will need to increase draw sizes issuing more than 3600 invitations per draw. If we look at the figures in the final quarter of 2018, we can see that the last seven draws were the second most-prolific on record of issued ITA’s in which 27.300 candidates had been issued invitations.
Express Entry 2019: Important Notes
The Canadian Government sent more invitations in the initial 11 months of this year than it did in 2018.
Since the launch of the Express Entry system, the third quarter of this year saw the sixth-higher number of invitations issued to immigration candidates.
With 3337 ITA’s in total, the largest approximate draw size has been recorded in the first 9 months of 2019. Also, note that the average CRS score in 2019 increased to 465. This figure is higher than compared to 2017 and 2018 for the first period of the year as mentioned above.
Although the figure was less than 15.000 ITA’s sent in the third quarter in 2017, for a total number of ITA’s after three quarters in one year, 2017 remains to be the highest holding record.
2018 and 2018 are the first two years that the Express Entry system performs its full capacity with a full inventory of candidate profiles.
In addition, comparing both the third quarters of 2018 and 2019, we can say that the most prolific time period in terms of issued ITA’s was 2018 with a total number of 22.800 invitations.
Statistics reveal that the third quarter of 2018 issued the fourth-highest number of Invitations To Apply.
We will still see whether IRCC aims to increase the figures up in the last quarter of 2019. However, considering the high-skilled immigration target of the Canadian Government, we can predict that the number will rise.
Express Entry Statistics For 2019
The following table shows the latest Express entry rounds that took place in 2019 until now:
| Draw # | Date | Number of ITAs Issued | CRS score of the lowest ranked candidate invited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | December 19, 2019 | 3,200 | 469 |
| 132 | December 11, 2019 | 3200 | 472 |
| 131 | November 11, 2019 | 3,600 | 471 |
| 130 | November 13, 2019 | 3,600 | 472 |
| 129 | October 30, 2019 | 3,900 | 475 |
| 128 | October 16, 2019 | 500 | 357 |
| 127 | October 2, 2019 | 3,900 | 464 |
| 126 | September 18, 2019 | 3,600 | 462 |
| 125 | September 4, 2019 | 3,600 | 463 |
| 124 | August 20, 2019 | 3,600 | 457 |
| 123 | August 12, 2019 | 3,600 | 466 |
| 122 | July 24, 2019 | 3,600 | 459 |
| 121 | July 10, 2019 | 3,600 | 460 |
| 120 | June 26, 2019 | 3,350 | 462 |
| 119 | June 12, 2019 | 3,350 | 465 |
| 118 | May 29, 2019 | 3,350 | 470 |
| 117 | May 15, 2019 | 500 | 332 |
| 116 | May 1, 2019 | 3,350 | 450 |
| 115 | April 17, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| 114 | April 3, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| 113 | March 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 452 |
| 112 | March 6, 2019 | 3,350 | 457 |
| 111 | February 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 457 |
| 110 | January 30, 2019 | 3,350 | 438 |
| 109 | January 23, 2019 | 3,900 | 443 |
| 108 | January 9, 2019 | 3,900 | 449 |
What is the reason for the decrease in Express Entry
points or CRS cut-off threshold?
A number of Express Entry candidates may be trying to find the reason of decrease in Express Entry points by nine points between the previous and the latest round. The key point of playing an important role in decrease is the amount of time that lasts between occurring draws.
Accordingly, since the only eight days passed between the last two draws on August 12 and the draw on August 20, this resulted in fewer candidates entering the competitive range which ended up CRS score decrease.
It is important to note that, IRCC has been continuing to issue 3600 Invitations to Apply for the past several draws in addition to less time passing between Express Entry rounds. Compared to the most draws during the first half of 2019, the number is issued invitations is larger. Therefore, as more candidates are pulled from the pool, a larger number of ITAs often results in a decrease in CRS cut-off score.
Actually, there can be a high chance of a drop in the CRS cut-off threshold in future draws if IRCC continues conducting draws every two weeks or less while keeping sending a high number of ITA in every draw.
As a candidate, you may need to consider several factors that can influence the CRS cut-off score. This includes the following:
- The number of invitations sent
- Frequency of conducted draws
- Number of newly registered candidates in the pool
- Fluctuations in the CRS scores of existing applicants in the pool, depending on some factors or improvements scores of some candidates may increase or decrease
Comprehensive Ranking System – how your Express Entry profile is ranked?
Express Entry system allows the Canadian Government to create a pool of candidates who may become qualified or eligible to permanently immigrate to Canada. In order to become eligible for the pool, you must be qualified for one of the immigration programs in the Express Entry system. When you register your profile you are awarded a score which is based on the information you entered such as your skills, experience and language proficiency.
If you want to receive invitations – to be selected from the pool and invited to apply – you must hold one of the highest-ranking points by the time IRCC sends out invitations to apply. Once you have chosen, you can then apply for Canadian permanent residency.
How does the Comprehensive Ranking System
work with Express Entry?
IRCC uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is a points-based system, in order to evaluate, award candidate’s profile a score and rank the candidate in the Express Entry pool.
You can find more information about the CRS criteria.
In general, a core set of points a candidate can receive from the CRS is 600. However, depending on circumstances and a candidate’s being selected for a provincial nomination, a set of additional points can increase up to 600. Overall, your total score will be out of 1200.
A core set of points distribution: Up to 600 points
- Skills and experience factors
- Spouse factors – their language skills and education
- Skills transferability – education and work experience
An additional set of points distribution: Up to 600 points
- Degrees obtained in Canada – diplomas or certificates
- Having a valid job offer
- Being nominated from a province or territory
- Having siblings living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident
In result core points and additional points together determines your total score. You can calculate your total score for the Express Entry system by using the official CRS tool.
Express Entry Draws of Invitation
How will Canada Express Entry minimum points change in the future? Will the candidates with minimum points or who have CRS score lower than 450-470 receive invitations in the upcoming rounds of invitation?
In general, there are possibilities that candidates with scores below 450 points to be invited to apply in future Express entry draws. In the beginning of this year in January, candidates receiving invitations had 430 points. In addition, according to the Canadian Government, IRCC has a goal of admitting more economic immigrants through Express Entry programs 2019 and the upcoming two years of period.
Canada announced its updates Immigration Levels Plan for 2019-2021 on October 31, 2018. According to the plan, Canada is committed to increasing the numbers of candidates invited through the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class and as well as Federal Skilled Trades Class. The plan aims to admit 256,000 immigrants over the next 3 years with another 200,000 new permanent residents to come through the Provincial Nominee Programs.
Provincial Nominee Programs are aligned with the Express Entry system, and many candidates benefit from obtaining a provincial nomination certificate.
You can find all the updates on PNP draws and more in our regularly updated blog.
Moreover, with the changes to the Express Entry system, an increasing number of international students who have their studies in Canada are being invited to apply for permanent immigration to Canada.
You can find more information about studying in Canada here. The previously mentioned changes to the Express Entry system, gave a great chance to international students and graduates in Canada to boost their points for CRS.
Individuals and families around the world, wishing to immigrate to Canada permanently and make Canada their home, will benefit from receiving invitations over the coming weeks, months and years since more ITA’s are expected to be issued.
Express Entry last statistics
A comprehensive Express Entry activity covered in the report published by IRCC in early July 2019. In the report, you can find many details about the following topics candidates care about most, such as invitations by:
- Occupation
- Program
- Country of citizenship
- Country of residence
Express Entry draws and CRS score
In general, the federal economic candidates are benchmarked against one another using the Comprehensive Ranking System which is a score out of 1200. This mechanism, which is a part of the Express Entry procedure, was launched by the Government of Canada in January 2015 in order to process permanent residence applications.
Your CRS score is used as a cut-off point in regular Express Entry draws. It demonstrates your likelihood of being economically successful in Canada. If you want to become eligible to enter the pool, you will need to be qualified under one of the following programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Class
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Class
Important to note that, candidates can increase their CRS score by up to 600 additional points by receiving Provincial Nominee Certificate through PNP streams which is almost available in all the Canadian provinces. The score obtained by the provincial nomination effectively guarantees of receiving an invitation to apply in subsequent Express Entry draws.
If you are very proficient in English and French, then you can earn up to 260 points, while the figure for the couples can be 270 points.
If you are in the Express Entry pool and want to know the minimum requirement for the IELTS score to become eligible, please visit our page on the minimum required IELTS score for EE candidates.
When will the next Canada Express Entry draw take place?
Please note that officially there is no schedule for future Express Entry draws available. Therefore, it is not possible to exactly know when the next Express Entry draw will be conducted. However, historically IRCC conducts Express Entry draws about every two weeks. Nevertheless, sometimes there can be a linger or shorter gap between two draws. You can get frequently renewed information and data on the next Express Entry draw in our regularly updated page.
You can also get the latest news on Express Entry updates, rounds in our Canada immigration news blog which is updated continuously. In the blog, you can find lots of information with your move, advice on developing your chances of receiving an invitation and as well as contact details where you can get a response from our immigration experts.
The following information lists Express Entry CRS cut-off records for all-time
- Minimum CRS points for Express Entry draw:
- 413 points for all programs
- 199 points for Federal Skilled Trades Class
- Highest CRS points for Express Entry draw:
- 886 points for all programs
- 902 points for Provincial Nominee Programs
Express Entry draws conducted in 2019 until now:
| Draw # | Date | Number of ITAs Issued | CRS score of the lowest ranked candidate invited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | December 19, 2019 | 3,200 | 469 |
| 132 | December 11, 2019 | 3200 | 472 |
| 131 | November 11, 2019 | 3,600 | 471 |
| 130 | November 13, 2019 | 3,600 | 472 |
| 129 | October 30, 2019 | 3,900 | 475 |
| 128 | October 16, 2019 | 500 | 357 |
| 127 | October 2, 2019 | 3,900 | 464 |
| 126 | September 18, 2019 | 3,600 | 462 |
| 125 | September 4, 2019 | 3,600 | 463 |
| 124 | August 20, 2019 | 3,600 | 457 |
| 123 | August 12, 2019 | 3,600 | 466 |
| 122 | July 24, 2019 | 3,600 | 459 |
| 121 | July 10, 2019 | 3,600 | 460 |
| 120 | June 26, 2019 | 3,350 | 462 |
| 119 | June 12, 2019 | 3,350 | 465 |
| 118 | May 29, 2019 | 3,350 | 470 |
| 117 | May 15, 2019 | 500 | 332 |
| 116 | May 1, 2019 | 3,350 | 450 |
| 115 | April 17, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| 114 | April 3, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| 113 | March 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 452 |
| 112 | March 6, 2019 | 3,350 | 457 |
| 111 | February 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 457 |
| 110 | January 30, 2019 | 3,350 | 438 |
| 109 | January 23, 2019 | 3,900 | 443 |
| 108 | January 9, 2019 | 3,900 | 449 |
- The minimum CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2019 is 438
- The highest CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2019 is 470
Express Entry statistics in 2018:
| Draw # | Date | Number of ITAs Issued | Lowest CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | December 19th, 2018 | 3,900 | 439 |
| 106 | December 12th, 2018 | 3,900 | 445 |
| 105 | November 28th, 2018 | 3,900 | 445 |
| 104 | November 15th, 2018 | 3,900 | 449 |
| 103 | October 29th, 2018 | 3,900 | 442 |
| 102 | October 15th, 2018 | 3,900 | 440 |
| 101 | October 3rd, 2018 | 3,900 | 445 |
| 100 | September 24, 2018* | 400 | 284 |
| 99 | September 19, 2018 | 3500 | 441 |
| 98 | September 5, 2018 | 3,900 | 440 |
| 97 | August 22, 2018 | 3,750 | 440 |
| 96 | August 8, 2018 | 3,750 | 440 |
| 95 | July 25, 2018 | 3750 | 441 |
| 94 | July 11, 2018 | 3,750 | 442 |
| 93 | June 25, 2018 | 3,750 | 442 |
| 92 | June 13, 2018 | 3,750 | 451 |
| 91 | May 30, 2018 | 700 | 288 |
| 90 | May 23, 2018 | 3,500 | 440 |
| 89 | May 9, 2018 | 3,500 | 441 |
| 88 | April 25, 2018 | 3,500 | 441 |
| 87 | April 11, 2018 | 3,500 | 444 |
| 86 | March 26, 2018 | 3,000 | 446 |
| 85 | March 14, 2018 | 3,000 | 456 |
| 84 | February 21, 2018 | 3000 | 442 |
| 83 | February 7, 2018 | 3,000 | 442 |
| 82 | January 24, 2018 | 2,750 | 444 |
| 81 | January 10, 2018 | 2,750 | 446 |
- Minimum CRS points for Express Entry draw in 2018:
- 439 points for all programs
- 288 points for Federal Skilled Trades Class
- Highest CRS points for Express Entry draw in 2018:
- 456 points for all programs
- 902 points for Provincial Nominee Programs
Express Entry statistics in 2017:
- Minimum CRS points for Express Entry draw in 2017:
- 413 points for all programs
- 199 points for Federal Skilled Trades Class
- Highest CRS points for Express Entry draw in 2017:
- 468 points for all programs
- 775 points for Provincial Nominee Programs
Express Entry statistics in 2016:
- The minimum CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2016 is 453
- The highest CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2016 is 786
Express Entry statistics in 2015:
- The minimum CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2015 is 450
- The highest CRS points in Express Entry draws conducted in 2015 is 886
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