Express Entry Next Draw Date 2023

When Will the Next Express Entry Draw for 2023 Be?

The Canadian government and IRCC will typically have Express Entry draws every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. Based on this, we predict the next Express Entry draw will take place on May 10th, 2023.

The frequency of every two weeks might change but a minimum of two express entry draws occur in a month. There are some occurrences when a PNP draw has been done on a Wednesday, the next day there is a CEC draw on Thursday. The latest Express Entry Draw was #247 on April 26th, 2023. The 247th draw offered 3,500 ITA to those with a cut-off CRS score of 483. This draw was not targeted toward a specific program.

Despite backlogs from the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the IRCC (formerly known as the CIC) still has competitive immigration targets, so these dates may be unpredictable. However, based on past draws, we can assume that the next date will be two weeks from the previous one.

What Time of Day is the Express Entry Draw Announced?

There is no exact set time of day Express Entry draws happen, but we typically see that they are announced every other Wednesday afternoon, sometime after 3pm EST.

Will the Next Draw Be a CEC Draw? Is There Going to Be a CEC Draw in 2023?

The next draw will most likely be another all programs draw, as that is what we have been seeing since July 2022. The last CEC only draw occurred on September 14, 2021, and there have been a total of 17 CEC draws in the year of 2021, and none so far in 2022 or 2023.

Because Canadian experience is a crucial qualifying element, the majority of CEC applicants in the Express Entry pool apply from within the country. Candidates for the CEC must have one year of full-time Canadian work experience in a skilled field.

How to Prepare for the Next Express Entry Draw

If you are already in the Express Entry pool then you are just waiting for the next draw that fits your CRS score.

If you were just invited with the last Express Entry draw then you have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residence!

Calculate Your CRS Score with the CRS Calculator

VisaPlace has created a CRS calculator. Speak with Cris, the CRS calculator bot, to find out what your estimated CRS score is.

Once you determine your CRS score you will know your eligibility for Express Entry based on the minimum CRS score on previous Express Entry draws.

Find out what your CRS score is right now!

How We Can Help You Get Into Express Entry in 2023

The most important aspect of the Express Entry Program is to provide complete and accurate information/documentation and get an ITA. Without an invitation, you are unable to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry Program. In order to receive an invitation, you have to be selected from a pool of applicants who are competing for an invitation.

Our job is to make your profile STAND OUT from the crowd. We will assess your case, highlight the best aspects of your application, and make sure that you have obtained the highest eligible score! This way, your chances of getting an invitation are maximized.

Book a consultation with one of our Express Entry professionals today.

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Ella Bergquist

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