Canada issues 2,000 Express Entry invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class. To qualify for this recent draw, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518.

For applicants using the Express Entry system, including U.S. citizens, language proficiency remains a critical component of the CRS score. Even native English speakers are required to submit results from an IRCC-approved language test, such as IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General, or PTE Core. These test results must be less than two years old at the time of profile creation and application. High scores in language abilities are significant, as the difference between Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels can substantially impact total points and skill-transferability scores.