Canada Express Entry Latest Draw (PNP-Only) ~ 667 Invitations

On March 1, 2023, Canada announced the third PNP-targeted Express Entry Draw results, in which 667 candidates received invitations. The CRS Cut-Off Score for this draw was 748. Canada has already invited 16,559 Express Entry candidates in 2023.

The candidates were sent invites using Canadian Provincial Nominee Program integrated with the Express Entry system. To boost their population and achieve their labour market objectives, Canadian provinces can attract qualified foreign workers with the aid of PNP-based Express Entry programs like Express Entry BC.

Most of Canada’s provinces and territories have PNPs that are compatible with Express Entry, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut.

Around 243,374 Express Entry Profiles are in the pool as of March 1, 2023.

The Latest Canada Express Entry Draw Results:

• Express Entry Round: #242
• Draw Type: PNP-Based Express Entry
• Draw Date:  March 1, 2023
• CRS Cut-off Score: 748
• No. of invitations: 667
• Tie-breaking rule: December 12, 2022

Candidates nominated by a Canadian province receive an additional 600 points added to their CRS Score. Express Entry applicants needed a CRS score of 748 or above in this particular draw to be eligible for a provincial nomination.

Provinces and territories offer 80+ Canadian provincial nominee programs. Here is a province-wise list of PNP Programs.

• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
• Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
• Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

General Requirements for PNP-Based Express Entry

• An Active Express Entry Profile
• Intention to Live in the Selected Province
• Valid Immigration Status
• Language Requirements
• Signed Job Offer Letter
• Income Requirements
• Wage Requirements
• Education Requirements

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