Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the Express Entry draw #316 on 7 October 2024. In this first draw of October month, 1,613 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The draw was held under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. This category is for skilled workers who already have provincial nomination and 600 points earned based on the same.
Express Entry draw on 7 Oct
In this EE draw, 1,613 individuals were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. These individuals were all Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, meaning they had already been nominated by a Canadian province.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to be eligible for this draw was 743, which is considered high, especially since it was only open to PNP candidates. However, the CRS score for future draws is expected to be lower, as they will likely be open to candidates from multiple categories under EE category-based draws.
Express Entry Draw Result – 7 October 2024
| Date | EE Draw Category | No. of ITAs | Minimum CRS Score Requirement | Tie-breaking rule |
| October 7, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 | March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC |
Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date
Canada's Express Entry system has seen a significant surge in activity this year. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to over 86,487 individuals to apply for permanent residency through 38 draws held so far. This surge reflects Canada's strong economic growth and its commitment to attracting skilled workers from around the globe.
Express Entry Draws in Aug-Oct 2024
PNP-specific EE draws
PNP-specific Express Entry draws are targeted at skilled workers who have already secured a provincial nomination. This nomination indicates that a Canadian province or territory has identified the candidate as meeting their specific labor needs.
These draws are typically held with a higher minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score compared to general Express Entry draws, as the candidates already have the advantage of provincial nomination. This strategy allows Canada to expedite the immigration process for individuals who are already aligned with provincial economic priorities.
The CRS is likely to drop for upcoming Category-based draws
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to qualify for Express Entry draws is anticipated to decrease in the near future. This is due to IRCC's plans to conduct more category-based draws. These draws will focus on candidates with French language proficiency and those working in high-demand occupations, potentially leading to a lower overall CRS cutoff.
Six categories selected by IRCC for Category-based Express Entry invitation rounds in 2024
Find below the list of 6 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
8 October, 2024 
