Highlights: Canada study permits increased to 550,000 for 2022
- IRCC held its sixth draw, fourth program-specific draw, and third PNP only draw of 2023
- 667 candidates were issued Invitation to Apply from IRCC
- The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the candidates was 748.
- IRCC has launched an application tracker for Express Entry programs on February 8.
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In the sixth Express Entry draw of 2023, 667 candidates were issued Invitation to Apply from the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the candidates was 748.
After the PNP-only draw on February 15, it was the fourth program-specific draw of 2023. One of these was for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the rest three program-specific draws were for the PNP.
| Date | No. of invitations issued | CRS Score |
| March 1, 2023 | 667 | 748 |
Application tracker for Express Entry programs
IRCC launched an application tracker for Express Entry programs on February 8. Candidates from the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) can now monitor their applications online. It is also for the candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
The tracker has been introduced to improve the level of transparency and access to information.
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