Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023 | AVN Visas
Canada to target occupations in Express Entry draws starting in 2023 Canada is preparing to change how Express Entry candidates are selected in the first quarter of 2023 and beyond. Starting in 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use new authorities to hold Express Entry draws that invite candidates based on specific attributes rather than their overall CRS score. The expected changes to Express Entry were made possible by Bill C-19 which received Royal Assent, or passed in both houses of parliament, on June 23. Under the Bill, the immigration minister has the authority to invite candidates with any in-demand skills or abilities. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CIC News in an interview last June that the changes to Express Entry would help Canada select immigrants who are already primed for economic success. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The minister said although Express Entry already gives Canada a competitive advantage, the