Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations in the first Express Entry draw of the year. Express Entry Draw # 279.

The department invited 1,510 candidates to apply in a general draw. They required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 546.

Invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Provincial Nominee Program may be issued through this round of invitations.