IRCC: Over half of Express Entry invitations went to PNP candidates in 2022

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) data, 19,160 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to PNP applicants in 2022.

A total of 37,315 ITAs were issued, indicating that PNP candidates received 51% of all ITAs in 2022. Once a candidate receives an ITA, IRCC will evaluate them as a potential permanent resident and they can submit their application for final review by an IRCC officer.