IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw to invite 1,613 PNP candidates

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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Alberta PNP Issues 41 NOIs in Latest AAIP-Express Entry Stream Draw

Prince Edward Island PNP Holds Latest Immigration Draw, Invites 48 Candidates

Manitoba Issues 348 LAAs in Latest MPNP Draw held on 27 September 2024

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