Canada Opens Express Entry Draw for Trades Occupations- Issues 1,800 ITAs with a drop in CRS score

Lower CRS Requirement for Skilled Trades

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 436, significantly lower compared to the typical CRS cut-off for general EE draws. This trend reflects the government's ongoing effort to attract skilled trades people to address labour shortages in key sectors.

Express Entry Draw Result – 4 July 2024

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
July 4, 2024	Trade occupations (Version 1)	1,800	436	July 16, 2023 at 15:44:59 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

Overall Target Remains High: Opportunity for More Applicants

Despite the lower CRS score for the Trades Occupation EE draw, Canada maintains its ambitious immigration target of inviting 110,770 permanent residence applicants in 2024. With category-based draws for healthcare, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and other in-demand occupations expected throughout the year, the chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) remain high for qualified candidates.

 Six categories chosen for Category based EE Draws in 2024

• A strong French language proficiency or
• Work experience in one of the below fields:
  • healthcare
  • science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
  • trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
  • transport
  • agriculture and Agri-food

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A Positive Outlook for Aspiring Immigrants

This development is positive news for aspiring immigrants with skills that fall under the category-based selection criteria. Additionally, French language proficiency can significantly boost an applicant's CRS score and improve their chances of receiving an ITA.

For those with CRS scores that might not have been competitive in previous general draws, category-based selections offer a valuable pathway to Canadian permanent residency. We encourage all interested individuals to stay updated on upcoming draws and explore their eligibility under the various categories.

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