IRCC has started with their categorical draw, starting on June 28, 2023, starting with Health Care workers – only 500 invitations with 476 points. Then, IRCC did a general draw on July 4, 2023 – again, only 700 invitations with 511 scores (it is higher scores because of the lower invitation – for previous general draws, they have selected over 4,000 invitations).
On July 5, 2023, IRCC did another categoric draw – specifically for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) occupations – 500 invitations only with 486 points.
Based on the above four draws, it appears that IRCC will draw a general draw with a categorical draw alternatively – then, the next draw would be a general draw, followed by a categorical draw of 500 in trade occupations.
For 2023, there are six categories of occupations for such draws as follows:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
Stay tuned with much patience and endurance!