Maple News reports that Canada issued 4,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw held on September 30, 2020. This marks the third consecutive all-program draw that included candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), confirming the government’s continued focus on attracting top global talent.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an invitation in this round was 471—a slight drop of one point from the previous draw on September 16. This small decrease could indicate more accessible opportunities for high-ranking candidates aiming to immigrate via Canada’s flagship economic immigration system.
The Express Entry system manages candidates across three key economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). It also includes some Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants. Candidates are ranked based on the CRS, which evaluates factors such as age, work experience, education, and language proficiency in English or French.
By inviting 4,200 applicants in this round, Canada reinforces its long-term commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants despite ongoing global challenges. The total number of ITAs issued so far in 2020 has reached an impressive 78,350 — already surpassing totals from the same period in record-breaking years like 2017.
The tie-breaking rule for this draw was applied to candidates who submitted their profiles before March 2, 2020, at 12:37:25 UTC. Applicants with CRS scores of 471 or higher who met this cut-off received invitations in this round.
This latest draw underscores Canada’s strategic use of immigration to support its labor market needs and population growth goals in the years ahead. Express Entry continues to serve as a highly competitive pathway for qualified professionals looking to build a future in Canada.
Maple News continues to monitor updates on Canada’s immigration draws and will deliver key developments as they unfold.