IRCC conducted its Latest Express Entry draw on the 3rd of AUG 2023 inviting 1500 candidates from Trade occupations based category. The minimum CRS score needed for this draw was 388.
Latest Express Entry Draw, 3 Aug 2023
On the 3rd of August 2023, IRCC conducted its first ever category-based draw for trade occupations. IRCC invited 1,500 candidates from the skilled trade occupations whose a minimum CRS score was 388.
#261 EE Draw: Targeting Skilled Workers from Trade Occupation
| Draw Number | Date | Invitations to Apply | CRS Minimum Score | Draw Type |
| #261 | 3 Aug 2023 | 1500 | 388 | Trade Occupations* |
| 260 | 2 Aug | 800 | 435 | French Language Proficiency (Category-based) |
| 259 | 1 Aug | 2,000 | 517 | All Program |
| 258 | 12 July | 3,800 | 375 | French Language Proficiency (Category-based) |
| 257 | 11 July | 800 | 505 | All Program |
| 256 | 7 July | 2,300 | 439 | French Language Proficiency (Category-based) |
| 255 | 6 July | 1,500 | 463 | Healthcare Occupations (Category-based) |
| 254 | 5 July | 500 | 486 | STEM Occupations (Category-based) |
| 253 | 4 July | 700 | 511 | All Program |
| 252 | June 28 | 500 | 476 | Healthcare Occupations (Category-based) |
These Trades Occupations are Eligible
- Residential and commercial installers and servicers (73200)
- Elevator constructors and mechanics (72406)
- Machine fitters (72405)
- Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (72402)
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400)
- Carpenters (72310)
- Plumbers (72300)
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) (72200)
- Welders and related machine operators (72106)
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (72014)
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