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Express Entry Draws- New Draw Issues 1,800 ITAs to French-Speaking Candidates

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    Express Entry Draw #305 Issues 1,800 ITA's

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released invitations to apply (ITAs) during the third Express Entry draw this week.

    This draw was held on July 18th and specifically targeted candidates proficient in French, with a total of 1,800 ITAs issued based on category-based selection criteria.

    Applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 to qualify for consideration. This is the seventh Express Entry draw of the month so far.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: July 18, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 1,800
    • Type of draw: French language proficiency (Version 1)
    • Date and time of round: Date and time of round: July 18, 2024 at 14:58:28 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 400
    • Tie-breaking rule: March 08, 2024 at 19:51:40 UTC
    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    The minimum CRS score from today’s draw marks one of the lowest of the year for any Express Entry draw. In a separate event yesterday, a program-specific draw for 6,300 Canadian Experience Class candidates also featured a record-low score of 515.

    Earlier in the week, IRCC invited 1,391 candidates through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only draw, setting a minimum CRS threshold of 670. Preceding this, the most recent category-based selection draw for French proficiency on July 8th saw 3,200 candidates receiving invitations.

    CRS scores for PNP-only Express Entry draws tend to be notably higher, as candidates who have received a provincial nomination automatically gain an additional 600 CRS points, enhancing their overall score. For instance, a candidate originally scoring 300 would achieve a total CRS of 900 upon successful nomination.

    This month alone, IRCC has issued 19,161 ITAs across seven distinct draws, making it the busiest period for Express Entry in the current year.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    July 18 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,800 400
    July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515
    July 16 latest PNP-only draw 1,391 670
    July 8 French language proficiency (Version 1) 3,200 420
    July 5 Healthcare occupations Draw (Version 1) 3,750 445
    July 4 Trade occupations (Version 1) 1,800 436
    July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739
    June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663
    May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522
    May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
    April 24 French language proficiency (2024-1) 1,400 410
    April 23 New Express Entry- General Category Draw 2,095 529
    April 11 STEM Occupations Express Entry Draw 4,500 491
    April 10 General Express Entry Draw 1,280 549
    March 26 French language proficiency 1500 388
    March 25 General Draw 1980 524
    March 13 Transport occupations (2024-1) 975 430
    March 12 General 2850 525
    February 29 French language proficiency (2024-1) 2500 336
    February 28 General Draw 1470 534
    February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437
    February 14 Healthcare Occupations 3500 422
    February 13 General 1,490 535
    February 1 French language proficiency (2023-1) 7,000 365
    January 31 Express Entry General Draw 730 541
    January 23 General Second Express Entry Draw Of 2024 1,040 543
    January 10 General First Express Entry Draw Of 2024 1,510 546

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    What is the French Language Proficiency Category of Express Entry?

    The French Language Proficiency Category of Express Entry is a specialized pathway within Canada’s immigration system that aims to attract and prioritize candidates who possess strong French language skills.

    This category is designed to support Canada’s commitment to bilingualism and enhance its francophone communities outside of Quebec. Candidates eligible under this category can receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), thereby increasing their chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. This initiative not only promotes linguistic diversity but also aligns with Canada’s efforts to integrate skilled French-speaking immigrants into its labor market and communities across the country.

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