Canada's immigration department, i.e. Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has set a new record with its eighth Express Entry draw of July month opened on July 30, 2024, inviting 964 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This marks the third PNP-focused draw this month, demonstrating a strong focus on attracting skilled workers through provincial nomination programs. Find out more details about this new EE invitation round.
Express Entry draw for PNP candidates – 30 July
The IRCC issued 964 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa in this draw to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score of 686 or higher. The high CRS cutoff reflects the competitive nature of the Express Entry system, but also signals promising opportunities for those with provincial nominations to secure permanent residency in Canada.
Express Entry Draw Result – 30 July 2024
| Date | EE Draw Category | No. of ITAs | Minimum CRS Score Requirement | Tie-breaking rule |
| July 30, 2024 | PNP Candidates | 964 | 686 | May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC |
Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date
Canada has issued a total of 20,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through eight Express Entry draws in July alone. This latest draw brings the monthly tally to a new high. Year-to-date, the number of ITAs issued has climbed to 63,579 across 28 Express Entry rounds.
PNP Nomination: A Ticket to Canada
A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination is undeniably a game-changer in the pursuit of Canadian permanent residency. Not only does it offer a direct pathway to PR through the province's own immigration streams, but it also serves as a turbocharger for Express Entry hopefuls.
By securing a PNP nomination through linked Express Entry streams, applicants are rewarded with an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This substantial boost significantly enhances their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and ultimately, obtaining Canadian permanent residency under the PNP category.
Category-based Express entry draws are another key pathway to obtain Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa even with the low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score.
Six categories Selected for Category based EE Draws in 2024
Find below the list of categories chosen for the category-based selection in 2024 EE draws:
- 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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Rajneesh Kumar
31 July, 2024 
