On August 3, 2023, the first ever Express Entry draw targeting 10 Trade occupations sent out 1,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR).

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was one of the lowest at 388, and this was the first draw focusing only on Skilled trades since 2020.

Previously on August 2, 2023 the latest Express Entry draw for profiles with French level of 7 or above sent out 800 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR).

With 4,300 invitations to apply already issued, there are way too few chances that IRCC will announce another draw this week for the rest of the 500-700 spots.

But you never know, IRCC may announce Agriculture or Transport draw to fit in these spots.

CRS Score Trend In 2023

Next Express Entry Draw 2023 Prediction

IRCC has now switched back to bi-weekly rounds of invitations and introducing new category based draws.

The pattern so far in unveiling draws come out to be draws starting with no program specified category followed by occupation-specific and Francophile draws.

This week we were expecting Trades, Transport, and/or Agriculture targeted draws, and so far IRCC has already announced Trades draw.

Let’s see if IRCC announces another 500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Transport and/or Agriculture occupations.

Our anticipation regarding cutoff score in these targeted draws is expected to be around 400-450.

CRS cutoff score jump in August 1 Express Entry draw is because IRCC held this draw after 3 weeks and there was significant increase in new profiles.

If number of ITAs is kept same in next ‘no program specified’ draw, we expect the cutoff score to drop by 10 points.

Due to this reason, we are also updating our prediction on next Express Entry draw cutoff as below:

Express Entry 2023 Processing Time

Check out the latest Express Entry processing times as of August 2, 2023. Furthermore, check the comparison with previous week.