New IRCC Express Entry Draws

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In a new Express Entry draw on October 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

As expected, this draw specifically targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 or higher.

Also on October 7, IRCC invited 1,613 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 or higher.

Below are the details for the Express Entry Draws this week

Specifics October 9 October 7
Category Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 500 1,613
CRS Cutoff 539 743
Tie-breaking rule February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC

With the week starting with a PNP-only draw and now Canadian Experience Class (CEC), we can expect more Express Entry draws this week, especially a category-based draw given the low number of invitations.

Check back later for more updates.

CRS Score Distribution in the Express Entry Pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 216
501-600 12,312
451-500 63,026
491-500 11,840
481-490 12,282
471-480 14,794
461-470 12,829
451-460 11,281
401-450 54,542
441-450 10,903
431-440 11,876
421-430 10,361
411-420 10,733
401-410 10,669
351-400 50,737
301-350 23,082
0-300 5,402
Total 209,317
CRS score distribution in the pool

2024 CRS Score Trends for Targeted Express Entry Draws

IRCC continues to focus on specific immigration programs, with the CRS score cutoff fluctuating based on program and category.

Below are the trends from various draws this year:

  • General or No Program Specified: 9 draws, 14,445 invitations, Average CRS: 536 (Lowest: 524, Highest: 549)
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 9 draws, 12,167 invitations, Average CRS: 695 (Lowest: 663, Highest: 743)
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 7 draws, 25,300 invitations, Average CRS: 519 (Lowest: 507, Highest: 539)
  • French-Speaking Candidates: 8 draws, 20,400 invitations, Average CRS: 390 (Lowest: 336, Highest: 446)
  • Agriculture and Agri-food: 1 draw, 1,540 invitations, CRS cutoff: 437
  • Transport Sector: 1 draw, 975 invitations, CRS cutoff: 430
  • STEM Professions: 1 draw, 4,500 invitations, CRS cutoff: 491
  • Healthcare Sector: 2 draws, 7,250 invitations, Average CRS: 433.5 (Lowest: 422, Highest: 445)
  • Trades-Specific Draw: 1 draw, 1,800 invitations, CRS cutoff: 436

Stay updated on the latest Express Entry trends as IRCC continues to shape Canada’s immigration landscape, with targeted draws offering specific opportunities for various professions and programs.

How does Provincial Nominee Programs work under Express Entry system?

Provincial Nominee Programs are usually employer-driven immigration programs that allow participating Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who meet specific labor market and economic needs.

Nominated candidates receive an additional 600 points toward their Express Entry comprehensive ranking score, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.

 

How does Express Entry draws work?

Express Entry is a system used by Canada to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

Candidates create an online profile and are scored based on factors like work experience, education, and language ability.

The highest-scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for one of the federal economic immigration programs to participate in Express Entry.

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