IRCC Targets PNP Candidates in First Express Entry Draw of July 2024

This marked the first PNP-specific draw of July and the third one conducted in 2024. Find out more details about this latest EE invitation round.

Express Entry Draw – 2 July

The draw saw 920 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to PNP nominees. These candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739. It's crucial to note that a Provincial Nominee Program nomination significantly increases an applicant's CRS score, making them more competitive in the Express Entry pool. Here are the main highlights of this latest EE draw:

• The number of ITAs issued and the CRS cut-off score.
• The benefit of having a PNP nomination for CRS score.

Express Entry Draw Result – 2 July 2024

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
July 2, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	920	739	February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC

 

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

 

EE Draw Analysis

With this latest draw, IRCC has now invited 44,374 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry in 21 draws held in 2024.

 

Draw Focuses on Provincial Nominee Candidates

This latest Express Entry draw highlights Canada's ongoing effort to attract skilled immigrants who can address specific labour market demands across different provinces. While the Express Entry system itself manages applications for federal programs like Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class, it also allows provinces and territories to nominate candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Cut-Off Score likely to drop in Upcoming Draws

It's key to note that the high cut-off score for this draw is due to its focus on PNP candidates, who typically have a CRS boost from their nominations. The cut-off score for upcoming regular Express Entry draws, which include candidates from all categories, is likely to be lower. Moreover, with the advent of category-based express entry draws, now candidates are getting ITA even with low CRS score provided they fall under on of the six categories selected for the category-based Express Entry draws.

Six categories chosen for Category based EE Draws in 2024

• 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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