IRCC invites 648 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Immigration Draw

Express Entry draw on 21 Oct

In this EE draw, 648 individuals with CRS score 791 or above were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. These candidates were all PNP candidates, meaning they had already been nominated by a Canadian province. Here are the key points of this draw.

• EE Draw number: 319
• Date: 21 October 2024
• Number of invitations: 648
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Cut-off score: 791

Express Entry Draw Result – 21 October 2024

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
October 21, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	648	791	August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC

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

Canada's Express Entry system has experienced a notable increase in activity this year. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to more than 88,635 people to seek permanent residency through 41 draws conducted thus far. This rise indicates Canada's robust economic expansion and its dedication to drawing skilled workers from across the world.

Express Entry Draws in Sep-Oct 2024

What does this mean for Express Entry candidates?

This draw is good news for Express Entry candidates who have a provincial nomination. It means that they are now eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residence. However, it is important to note that the cut-off score for this draw is not available. This means that it is impossible to say who will be invited.

What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a program that allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate skilled workers for permanent residence. Each province and territory has its own set of criteria for nomination.

In the upcoming category-based express entry draws, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score is likely to drop further.

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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