Canada Express Entry Immigration Pool Draw System – 2022 Results and Review
Express Entry 2022 Results and Review
The year 2022 was a high watermark for Canada immigration and its steward Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Highlights include:
- Express Entry draw sizes increased from 1,500 ITAs in July to 4,750 by December (see Canada Express Entry draws – latest pool draw report)
- CRS scores dropped with every draw from July 2022 onwards, from 557 down to 491 (see Canada Express Entry draws – latest pool draw report)
- By Q1 2023, Express Entry system will transition to a need-based system to better focus on specific areas of labour market need (see How will Canada Express Entry change in 2023?)
- New IT measures and application processes will be in place to modernize Express Entry (see Canada announced new online services across Canada’s immigration system)
- New Municipal immigrant nomination program to be added to Express Entry, similar to Provincial immigrant nomination programs (see Municipal Nominee Program – New Pathway to Immigrate to Canada)
See also How will Canada Express Entry change in 2023?
Summary of 2022 Express Entry Draws
Express Entry Draws: 2022
| Draw # | Minimum CRS Score Required | Date of Draw | # of ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 491 | November 23, 2022 | 4,750 |
| 235 | 494 | November 9, 2022 | 4,750 |
| 234 | 491 | October 26, 2022 | 4,750 |
| 233 | 500 | October 12, 2022 | 4,250 |
| 232 | 504 | September 28, 2022 | 3,750 |
| 231 | 511 | September 14, 2022 | 3,250 |
| 230 | 516 | August 31, 2022 | 2,750 |
| 229 | 525 | August 17, 2022 | 2,250 |
| 228 | 533 | August 3, 2022 | 2,000 |
| 227 | 542 | July 20, 2022 | 1,750 |
| 226 | 557 | July 6, 2022 | 1,500 |
| 225 | 752 (*Provincial nominees only) | June 22, 2022 | 636 |
| 224 | 796 (*Provincial nominees only) | June 8, 2022 | 932 |
| 223 | 741 (*Provincial nominees only) | May 25, 2022 | 589 |
| 222 | 753 (*Provincial nominees only) | May 11, 2022 | 545 |
| 221 | 772 (*Provincial nominees only) | April 27, 2021 | 829 |
| 220 | 782 (*Provincial nominees only) | April 13, 2021 | 787 |
| 219 | 785 (*Provincial nominees only) | March 30, 2022 | 919 |
| 218 | 754 (*Provincial nominees only) | March 16, 2022 | 924 |
| 217 | 761 (*Provincial nominees only) | March 02, 2022 | 1,047 |
| 216 | 710 (*Provincial nominees only) | February 16, 2022 | 1,082 |
| 215 | 674 (*Provincial nominees only) | February 2, 2022 | 1,070 |
| 214 | 745 (*Provincial nominees only) | January 19, 2022 | 1,036 |
| 213 | 808 (*Provincial nominees only) | January 5, 2022 | 392 |
What is Canada Express Entry System?
Canada uses the Express Entry system to process temporary and permanent immigration applications. It is the most popular way to immigrate to Canada. Typically, IRCC conducts Express Entry immigration pool draws approximately every two weeks.
In each draw, IRCC issues candidates from the Express Entry immigration pool an Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence status.
Importantly, only a limited number of candidates with the highest points in the pool get ITAs. You can check any Express Entry draw here at Canada Express Entry draws – Latest Report.
After IRCC approves your application and you complete the landing process, you will officially become a Canadian permanent resident.
Eligibility for Express Entry immigration pool draws
In order to enter Express Entry immigration pool, you must first create an Express Entry pool draws profile on IRCC website.
As well, you must meet the eligibility requirements for one of three programs. These are: the Federal Skilled Worker Class; the Federal Skilled Trades Class; and the Canadian Experience Class.
You dont need a Canadian job offer to enter the Express Entry immigration pool. However, you get additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score points if you already have a Canadian job offer.
A total of 1,200 CRS points is available. Out of that, 600 points are available for a job offer or a nomination under any of Canada’s Provincial Immigrant Nomination Programs (PNPs).
A candidate’s CRS score is based on factors such as age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French.
Individual applicant or a couple may get CRS points. Candidates do not need to have any experience in Canada in order to get ITA for permanent residence.
Your CRS is a numerical value, out of a possible 1,200, determined by your core human capital. This is essentially your age, work experience, educational background, ability to adapt and language skills.
