Canada has once again opened its Express Entry draw on August 27, 2024, inviting 3,300 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) visas. This draw is exclusively for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category, which prioritizes skilled workers with Canadian work experience.
This is the fifth Express Entry draw held in August 2024. The previous draw took place just a day before on August 26, inviting 1,121 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The consistent frequency of draws suggests that Canada is actively working to meet its immigration targets and fill labor shortages.
Express Entry draw on 26 August
Total 3,300 Invitation to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa issued in this draw to the candidate who had the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507.
Express Entry Draw Result – 27 August 2024
| Date | EE Draw Category | No. of ITAs | Minimum CRS Score Requirement | Tie-breaking rule |
| August 27, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 | June 05, 2024 at 01:08:58 UTC |
Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date
Canada has issued a total of 78,963 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through 34 Express Entry draws held this year. This significant increase highlights the strong Canadian economy and the country's commitment to attracting skilled workers from all over the globe. If you're looking to start a new life in Canada, this is a great opportunity.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Category
The exclusive focus on the CEC category in this draw aligns with Canada's efforts to attract skilled workers who have already gained valuable experience in the Canadian job market. CEC candidates are often considered well-integrated and have a good understanding of Canadian culture and work practices.
Positive Impact on Immigration Targets
The series of Express Entry draws this month is expected to have a significant positive impact on Canada's immigration targets. By inviting a substantial number of candidates, the government is taking steps to address labor shortages and boost economic growth.
Encouraging News for Prospective Immigrants
The category-based EE draws with lower CRS score requirements offer encouraging news for prospective immigrants. It indicates that the competition for PR visas is becoming less intense, increasing the chances of success for candidates with lower scores.
The categories Chosen for Category-based Express Entry invitation rounds in 2024
Find below the list of six categories selected 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
28 August, 2024 
