Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw on 17th July, issuing a record-breaking 6,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
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This draw, the sixth of the month, required applicants to achieve a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515, the lowest of the year for non-category-based selections.
More about the draw:
- Date of the draw: 17th July
- Total ITAs issued: 6,300
- CRS cutoff for the draw: 515
- Category: Canadian Experience Class
Throughout July, IRCC has issued a cumulative total of 17,361 ITAs across multiple draws, including a recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only draw on July 16, where candidates needed a CRS score of 670.
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These draws play a vital role in Canada’s immigration system, offering pathways for skilled workers to achieve permanent residency based on their Canadian work experience.
