Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Issues Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Recent Express Entry Draw
In Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 920 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739 to be considered. This latest draw highlights IRCC’s ongoing efforts to meet immigration targets and provide more pathways for temporary residents to achieve permanent residency.
Details of the Latest Express Entry Draw
In the draw held on June 24, 2024, IRCC issued 920 ITAs to candidates through the PNP. The minimum CRS score required for this draw was 739, reflecting the competitive nature of the selection process. This draw follows a series of program-specific draws aimed at addressing specific economic needs and labor market requirements.
- Category: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 920
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 920 or above
- Date and time of round: July 2, 2024, at 15:12:05 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 739
- Tie-breaking rule: February 2, 2024, at 11:38:43 UTC
Recent Trends in Express Entry Draws
Over the past month, IRCC has conducted multiple program-specific draws, focusing on candidates in the PNP and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The draw on June 19 invited 1,499 PNP candidates with a minimum CRS score of 663, while a draw on May 30 invited 2,985 Express Entry candidates through the PNP. The trends indicate a strategic approach to managing the pool of candidates and meeting the diverse needs of Canada’s labor market.
List of Express entry draws in 2024
list of express entry draws in 2024
| Draw | Date | Invitations | Min score | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300 | 4 July 2024 | 1800 | 436 | Trade occupations |
| #299 | 2 July 2024 | 920 | 739 | Provincial Nomination Program |
| #298 | 19 June 2024 | 1499 | 663 | Provincial Nomination Program |
| #297 | 31 May 2024 | 3000 | 522 | Canadian Experience Class |
| #296 | 30 May 2024 | 2985 | 676 | Provincial Nomination Program |
| #295 | 24 April 2024 | 1400 | 410 | French language proficiency (2024-1) |
| #294 | 23 April 2024 | 2095 | 529 | General draw |
