Express Entry Latest Draw: September 14, 2022

On September 14, 2022, IRCC announced the latest Express Entry draw results for round #231. In this all-program draw, a total of 3,250 candidates received an invitation to apply (ITA). Canada invited 500 more Express Entry candidates than in the previous draw. The CRS cut-off score was 511, which has come down by 5 points from the last draw held on August 31, 2022.

The draw included all three Express Entry categories including Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades (FST).  A total of 238,273 Express Entry Profiles are in the pool as of September 12, 2022.

The Latest Canada Express Entry Draw Results:

• Express Entry Round: #231
• Draw date: September 14, 2022
• CRS score cut-off: 511
• No. of candidates invited: 3,250
• Tie-breaking rule: September 13, 2022

The Next Express Entry Draw will be held on September 28, 2022. Will CRS score come below 500 in the next draw? Let’s find out.

In order to predict the future draws we need an important metric, that is the number of candidates added to the pool between September 14, 2022, and September 28, 2022.

Since there is no way to predict it precisely, let’s take an average number of candidates added to the pool in the past three draws. In today’s Express Entry Draw, a total of 3,250 invitations were issued, out of which 466 straight away went to the 601-Above CRS range. The rest of the 2,784 invitations were issued to the 501-600 range.

Please refer to the table below for the average no. of Candidates to be added before the Next Express Entry Draw.

Here are 6 alternatives for candidates having less than a 500 CRS Score:

1. Grab a valid job offer from a Canadian employer

If you think you have enough experience and calibre to obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer, then this might help you with your CRS score. A job offer will add up to 200 extra points to your final CRS Score. Although it is not a piece of cake to get a job offer.

This might be useful: How to get a job offer from outside Canada?

2. Study Permit to Permanent Residence

Study Permit to PR pathway is one of the easiest ways to fix the issue of Low CRS. This not only ensures entry to Canada but also helps you gain relevant experience to apply for Express Entry inside Canada. Though there are many candidates who are above 35, 40, and 50 years of age, they don’t think that a study permit is a good option. It is not true at all.

Read more: Canada Study Visa After 5 to 25 Years Gap

3. Visitor Visa to Work Permit

You can also apply for jobs while in Canada on a visitor visa. An employer in Canada must issue you a work permit if you want to apply for Express Entry. You can find a job in Canada with the help of your friends, family or other connections.

Learn more: Visitor Visa to Work Permit in Canada

4. Go for Provincial Nominee Programs

Provincial Nominee Programs help individuals who want to settle in a specific province in Canada. The good thing is that the PNPs can be aligned with Express Entry, and you can get up to 600 points which will surely make your CRS score exceed the cut-off.

You may also like: PNP vs. Express Entry: Which is better for you?

5. French Language

No matter where you settle in Canada, having any French-language skills is considered beneficial. Your French skills can help push you over the finish line by adding up to 50 points to your CRS score.

6. Bill C-19

Due to the introduction of Bill C-19, many applicants will be able to receive an invitation regardless of their Low CRS Scores. In other words, if your CRS Score is below 500, you should wait for occupation-specific draws with individual cut-off scores.

Team ELAAR experienced immigration consultants can assist you with your Express Entry process. You can get in touch with our professionals here. Our Team Lead, Mr. Keshav Sharma, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with extensive experience in the immigration sector. Let’s make your Canadian dream a reality together.