A total of 2,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the first Express Entry draw of the year, which took place on January 10, 2018.

This is the fifth draw to operate under the new 'tie-break' procedure whereby in the event that multiple candidates have the required cut-off score, profiles are ranked according to the date and time that the profiles were first submitted. Profiles that have been in the pool longer were prioritized for invitations over newer profiles. The tie-break date and time for this draw was November 18, 2017, at 6:30:42 UTC.

The most recent federal Express Entry draw was not limited to any specific program; candidates in all programs managed through the Express Entry system were in a position to receive an ITA.

For individuals to get into the Express Entry pool, they need to first meet the eligibility criteria for one of the three immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system — the Federal Skilled Worker (FSWC), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Candidates in the Express Entry pool are assigned a CRS score based on the following: civil status information, education, work experience, language ability, and other criteria. The CRS score determines candidates' ranking in the pool. With an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates are able to submit an application to the government for Canadian permanent resident status.

There are many ways candidates can increase their CRS score and ranking, visit our dedicated page to learn more about increasing CRS score and ranking.

For more information on draws from the Express Entry pool that have taken place so far, consult this table. For an in-depth analysis of the January 10 draw, please refer to this article on CICNews.com.

• To discover your chances of success within the Express Entry pool, find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigation with our free online assessment.

Express Entry quick facts, from January 1, 2015 to January 10, 2018

• Launch date: January 1, 2015
• First draw from the pool: January 31, 2015
• Most recent draw from the pool: January 10, 2018
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC): 199 (May 26, 2017)
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC): 413 (May 31, 2017)
• Minimum CRS points required for selection in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 413 (May 31, 2017)
• Largest number of invitations to apply issued in any one draw: 3,923 (April 12, 2017)
• Fewest invitations to apply issued in any one draw: 143 (May 26, 2017. Note: This draw invited candidates with a provincial nomination only.)
• Largest decrease in CRS points required between two consecutive draws: 273 (from May 22, 2015 to June 12, 2015 draws)
• Smallest decrease in CRS points required between two consecutive draws: 0 (on three occasions)
• Longest gap between dates of two consecutive draws: 35 days (from April 17, 2015 to May 22, 2015 draws)
• Shortest gap between dates of two consecutive draws: 5 days (from May 26 to May 31, 2017)
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2015: 31,063
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2016: 33,782
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2017: 86,023
• Total number of ITAs issued in 2018: 2,750
• Total number of ITAs issued since system was launched: 153,618

Draws From The Express Entry Pool (Updated)

Express Entry Draws: 2018

Express Entry Draws: 2017

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To learn more about your Canadian immigration options through the programs managed under Express Entry, as well as through other currently available programs, please fill out a free online assessment.