Canada’s 2022 Express Entry Report: Key Highlights

Profiles Submitted: 428,391 (3% decrease from 2021, 19% increase from 2020)

Gender Breakdown: Men 56%, Women 44%

CRS Score Range: Mostly 301-500

Additional Points: 55% received none, 23% for education in Canada, 14% for having siblings in Canada

ITAs Issued: 46,539 (59% decrease from 2021)

Age: 20-29 age group still dominant at 50%

Education: 46% had a master’s degree or higher

Language Proficiency: Higher proficiency, higher ITAs

Canadian Work Experience: 41% with 1 year, 35% with no Canadian experience

Foreign Work Experience: 35% had 5+ years, 27% had 1 year or less

Additional Points: Education in Canada and Arranged Employment most common

Occupations: Tech-related jobs most common

Top Residence Countries: Canada, India, Nigeria

Top Citizenship Countries: India, Algeria, China

Top Settlement Provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta

Processing Times: Generally slower than 2021

Conclusion: Express Entry remains vital for skilled immigration, with category-based draws targeting key labor market needs in 2023.

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