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IRCC Conducts Trade-Specific Express Entry Draw on October 23, 2024

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    Canada Express Entry Draw : 1,800 invitations to candidates with Trade occupations

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a category-based Express Entry draw on October 23, 2024, focusing on candidates in trade occupations. In this round, 1,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to applicants who met the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 433.
    This marks a significant return to trade-specific draws, the first since July 4, 2024. On that date, a similar draw was held with the same number of invitations, though the CRS cutoff was slightly higher at 436. The October 23 draw also stands out as the first non-French language category-based draw since early July.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: October 23, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 1,800
    • Type of draw: Trade occupations
    • Date and time of round: October 23, 2024 at 14:48:28 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 433
    • Tie-breaking rule: March 12, 2024 at 14:30:36 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.
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    Multiple Draws in One Week: A Strategic Move by IRCC

    The October 23 trade draw was the third Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC in just one week. On October 22, IRCC invited 400 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category, with a CRS threshold of 539. A day earlier, on October 21, 648 candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were invited, with CRS scores of at least 791.
    This clustering of draws is part of IRCC’s ongoing strategy to issue multiple invitations across different categories, often targeting provincial nominees or candidates already residing in Canada on temporary permits. By holding these back-to-back draws, IRCC continues to emphasize its focus on domestic immigration streams, providing a pathway for temporary residents to gain permanent residency.

    IRCC's Immigration Targets and Future Plans

    IRCC’s pattern of conducting frequent draws aligns with its larger goals outlined in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan. These initiatives aim to balance reducing the number of temporary residents in Canada while ensuring a steady flow of new permanent residents. The next Immigration Levels Plan, which will set targets for 2025-2027, is expected to be released by November 1, 2024.
    The department had planned to welcome 110,770 new permanent residents in 2024, although it remains to be seen if this target has been achieved. ITAs issued during the latter part of the year, such as those from the October draws, will likely be processed in 2025 due to IRCC’s six-month processing standard for Express Entry applications.

    Understanding the Express Entry System

    Overview of the Programs

    Express Entry is Canada’s primary system for managing applications under its key economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). This system helps Canada meet its labor market needs by prioritizing candidates who are most likely to contribute to the national economy.

    The CRS Scoring System

    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates candidates based on several human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Each factor is assigned a score, which is combined to create a total CRS score. Applicants with higher scores are more likely to receive ITAs in upcoming draws.
    In addition to the core factors, candidates who receive a provincial nomination under the PNP automatically gain an extra 600 CRS points, greatly improving their chances of receiving an ITA. Other factors such as having family in Canada or applying with a spouse can also boost a candidate’s overall score.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates candidates based on several human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Each factor is assigned a score, which is combined to create a total CRS score. Applicants with higher scores are more likely to receive ITAs in upcoming draws.
    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    October 23 Trade occupations (Version 1) 1,800 433
    October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539
    October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791
    October 10 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,000 444
    October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539
    October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743
    September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509
    September 13 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,000 446
    September 09 Provincial Nominee Program 911 732
    August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507
    August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694
    August 15 French language proficiency (Version 1) 2,000 394
    August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509
    August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690
    July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510
    July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686
    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
    This year’s dynamic Express Entry draws have played a key role in meeting Canada’s immigration goals, highlighting the growing focus on both skilled and in-demand occupations. With the release of the new Immigration Levels Plan just around the corner, candidates can anticipate further opportunities for permanent residency in Canada.

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