Canada’s latest Express Entry pool data shows fewer high-scoring candidates and a smaller overall pool. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada data published on July 5, the number of profiles scoring above 500 CRS points fell from 20,953 on June 21 to 19,136.
Express Entry pool changes from June 21 to July 5
The Express Entry pool declined from 239,645 profiles on June 21 to 235,127 on July 5, a drop of 4,518 profiles.
The largest decreases were in higher CRS ranges:
- 501–600: 20,012 to 18,611, down 1,401
- 471–480: 17,318 to 16,198, down 1,120
- 481–490: 13,598 to 12,555, down 1,043
- 491–500: 13,537 to 13,061, down 476
- 601–1,200: 941 to 525, down 416
Several mid-range CRS bands increased over the same period:
- 401–410: up 176 to 12,144
- 411–420: up 255 to 12,383
- 421–430: up 286 to 12,870
- 431–440: up 147 to 14,127
- 441–450: up 147 to 14,294
- 451–460: up 251 to 15,378
- 461–470: up 141 to 16,499
Lower CRS ranges also declined:
- 0–300: down 231 to 7,873
- 301–350: down 433 to 17,513
- 351–400: down 801 to 51,096
July 5 CRS distribution
As of July 5, the largest CRS band was 351–400, with 51,096 candidates, representing 21.73% of the pool.
The upper ranges were distributed as follows:
- 601–1,200: 525 candidates, 0.22%
- 501–600: 18,611 candidates, 7.92%
- 491–500: 13,061 candidates, 5.55%
- 481–490: 12,555 candidates, 5.34%
- 471–480: 16,198 candidates, 6.89%
- 461–470: 16,499 candidates, 7.02%
- 451–460: 15,378 candidates, 6.54%
Candidates with CRS scores of 501 or higher accounted for 19,136 profiles, or about 8.14% of the total pool.
The percentile figures show the proportion of candidates with CRS scores at or below the upper limit of each band. For example, candidates in the 501–600 range fall between the 91.86% and 99.78% percentile boundaries, while those in the 601–1,200 range fall between 99.78% and 100%.
Recent draws not included in the July 5 data
The July 5 distribution does not include two Express Entry draws held after that date, on July 6 and July 7. Together, those draws issued 2,534 invitations:
- July 6: Provincial Nominee Program draw, 534 invitations, minimum CRS 708
- July 7: Canadian Experience Class draw, 2,000 invitations, minimum CRS 517
Draws affecting the June 21 to July 5 period
Between June 21 and July 5, IRCC held four Express Entry draws and issued a total of 9,226 invitations:
- June 22: Provincial Nominee Program draw, 955 invitations, minimum CRS 730
- June 23: Canadian Experience Class draw, 4,000 invitations, minimum CRS 516
- June 24: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw, 271 invitations, minimum CRS 223
- June 25: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw, 4,000 invitations, minimum CRS 475
During the same two-week period, the overall pool decreased by 4,518 profiles.
How Express Entry selection works
Express Entry is Canada’s federal application management system for selecting permanent residents who intend to settle outside Quebec.
Candidates must first qualify for one of the Express Entry-managed programs. They are then assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System score based on factors including age, education, official language ability, and work experience.
IRCC periodically issues invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with active profiles. Draws may target top-scoring candidates generally or candidates who qualify under specific selection categories.
Current category-based selection priorities include French-language proficiency and work experience in selected in-demand sectors, including healthcare and social services, trades, education, and transportation.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
