The most recent Express Entry draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,499 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for this draw was 663 points.

The Express Entry system is a popular immigration pathway for skilled workers who wish to move to Canada. Candidates are ranked based on various factors, including age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residency during regular draws.

A CRS cut-off score of 663 indicates a competitive selection process, as candidates must have high qualifications and credentials to meet or exceed this threshold. Invitations to apply are extended to candidates across three main economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

For individuals seeking to improve their CRS score, common strategies include gaining additional work experience, pursuing further education, improving language test scores, and securing a job offer in Canada, among others.

Key Points:

1. Number of Invitations: 1,499 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence.
2. CRS Cut-off: The minimum CRS score required was 663.