Canada Express Entry Draw on April 10 2024 Issued 1280 Invitations
In the latest Express Entry draw, IRCC issued 1,280 ITAs to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 549. This draw was exclusively for candidates with a valid express entry profile in the pool.
Details of draw
- Category/Program: General Draw
- Number of invitations issued: 1,280
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,280 or above
- Date and time of round: April 10, 2024 at 13:11:33 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 549
- Tie-breaking rule: March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC
Breakdown of the 2024 Express Entry Draws
Comparison with Previous Draws
The previous Express Entry draw, held on March 26, 2024, focused on French language proficiency. Here’s a comparison:
- Number of Invitations: The March 26 draw issued 1,500 invitations, more than the 1,280 invitations on April 10. This suggests a broader scope for the French language proficiency draw.
- CRS Score Threshold: The lowest CRS score in the March 26 draw was 388, significantly lower than the 549 in the April 10 draw. This indicates that the March 26 draw allowed candidates with lower CRS scores to receive invitations, emphasizing language skills.
- Tie-Breaking Rules: The tie-breaking rule for March 26 was March 10, 2024, at 20:06:26 UTC, compared to March 21, 2024, at 03:37:24 UTC for April 10. The more recent cut-off date for the general draw suggests higher competition.
- Focus of the Draw: The March 26 draw targeted candidates with strong French language proficiency, while the April 10 draw was more inclusive but also more competitive due to the higher CRS threshold.
