Most recent Express Entry draw issued 1,000 invitations to apply for PR
2023-12-19 | Abroad Pathway Immigration | Leave a Comment
On December 19, a new Express Entry draw issued 1,000 invitations for permanent residency, targeting applicants with expertise in 10 trade occupations.
This marks the fifth round of Express Entry invitations in December, following a hiatus in November 2023.
Details of Express Entry draw December 19, 2023
- Date and time of round: December 19, 2023
- Draw category: Targeted for 10 Trade occupations
- Number of invitations issued: 1,000
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 425
- Tie-breaking rule: November 04, 2023 at 11:16:58 UTC
In the previous day's draw, a general Express Entry draw inclusive of all programs distributed 1,325 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR). Notably, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score saw a decrease of 19 points compared to the similar Express Entry draw held on December 6th.
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List of 10 Trade occupations eligible for Express Entry draws
| Occupation | NOC code |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 |
| Carpenters | 72310 |
| Plumbers | 72300 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 72200 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 |
| Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 72014 |
If you have an Express Entry profile and think you might be eligible, be sure to check your CRS score and see if it meets the cut-off. If it does, congratulations! You can now submit your Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
