All-Program Draw Issues 2,250 ITAs with CRS Cut-Off of 525
On August 17, 2022, IRCC conducted Express Entry Draw #229,
continuing the All-Program invitation rounds that had resumed in July. In this
round, 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, and the lowest CRS score
required dropped to 525.
This draw highlighted the steady expansion and normalization
of Express Entry in 2022. With a larger number of ITAs and a declining CRS
cut-off, mid-range candidates increasingly became competitive for Canadian
permanent residence.
Draw #229 was significant because, The number of ITAs
increased again from 2,000 to 2,250, showing IRCC’s confidence in processing
capacity. CRS dropped further from 533 to 525, signaling a more accessible pool
for skilled workers and candidates from all programs- FSW, CEC, FST had renewed
opportunities to receive ITAs
For many, this round reinforced the importance of keeping
Express Entry profiles up-to-date and monitoring CRS trends closely to take
advantage of decreasing thresholds.
At A&M
Canadian Immigration Law Corporation, we guide candidates to:
✔ Optimize their Express Entry profiles
✔ Strategically boost CRS scores where possible
✔ Prepare for timely ITA opportunities
Written by:
Dr. Muhammad Abrar (Barrister and Solicitor)
Author | Writer | Mentor | Legal Researcher | Canadian
Immigration Case Law and Statistics Analyst
