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Express Entry Update: Provincial Nominee Draw

On March 1, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were issued to candidates who qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class. The minimum score selected was 748, and 667 candidates were invited to apply.

This draw invited only candidates who qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class. To qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class, candidates must have received a nomination certificate from a Canadian province or territory. Every province or territory has their own unique criteria for selecting candidates for immigration. Candidates who receive a provincial or territorial nomination certificate can be awarded 600 additional points under the federal Express Entry system.