Latest Express Entry Draw #277: 670 Invitations Issued

On December 20th, (at 15:55:23 UTC), the 277th Canada Express Entry draw was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This event issued invitations to 3,200 skilled applicants interested in applying for a Canadian PR visa through the Express Entry system, focusing on Transport Occupations (2023-1).

In this recent draw, candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Programme (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trade Programme (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were selected. As of December 17th, 2023, 208,638 immigrants had submitted their profiles. The selection was based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, with 56,223 individuals having a CRS score between 451 and 500. Additionally, 4,433 immigrants scored between 501 and 600, while 1,011 applicants had a CRS score between 601 and 1200.

It’s crucial to highlight specific details, including the number of invitations issued and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required.

• Category: Transport Occupations (2023-1)
• Total number of invitations sent: 670
• Date of Draw: 20th December, 2023, 15:55:23 UTC
• Minimum CRS Score: 435
• Tie-breaking rule: August 30th, 2023 at 17:30:21 UTC

How to Apply for Canada Express Entry?

Stated below is the express entry application process:

Step 1: Check if You Qualify

• Skilled Worker Program: Have at least one year of work experience in a skilled job in the last 10 years, know English or French, and have enough money.
• Skilled Trades Program: Need two years of experience in a skilled trade in the last five years and a job offer or certification.
• Canadian Experience Class: Should have one year of work experience in Canada in the last three years and meet language requirements.

Step 2: Prove Your Language Skills

• Take a language test (English or French) accepted by the immigration authorities. Your results affect your ranking.

Step 3: Get Your Education Checked

• If you’re applying under the Skilled Worker Program, get your foreign education qualifications checked.

Step 4: Create an Online Profile

• Make an online profile with details about your work, education, language skills, etc.

Step 5: Get a Score (CRS)

• Your profile gets a score based on your age, education, work experience, and language skills

Step 6: Wait for an Invitation

• The immigration office regularly invites people with the highest scores to apply for permanent residency.

Step 7: Apply for Permanent Residency

• If you get an invitation, you have 60 days to apply. Include all necessary documents and fees.

Step 8: Health and Security Checks

• You and your family must go through health exams and security checks.

Step 9: Wait for a Decision

• If your application is approved, you’ll get a confirmation, and you must move to Canada before a certain date.

If you need help with this process, you can contact Peerless Immigration Services at +91-8595010514 or email info@peerlessimmigration.com. They can guide you through the steps, including information about the express entry draw, Canada Express Entry, and the latest draw for express entry.