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IRCC Invites 1,000 French-Speaking Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

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    Latest Express Entry Draw Issues 1,00 ITAs to French-Speaking Candidates

    On September 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) as part of the latest Express Entry draw.
    1,000 ITAs were extended in a category-based draw, specifically targeting candidates with French language proficiency.
    To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: September 13, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 1,000
    • Type of draw: French language proficiency (Version 1)
    • Date and time of round: September 13, 2024 at 13:38:58 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 446
    • Tie-breaking rule: August 28, 2024 at 17:07:19 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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    About Express Entry draws:

    This marks September’s second Express Entry draw, following an active summer period. In July and August, IRCC held 14 separate draws. Notably, July set a record with nine draws in one month—the highest number since Express Entry’s inception in 2015. IRCC currently uses six categories for these targeted draws
    The previous draw occurred on September 9, when 911 ITAs were issued, focusing exclusively on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
    IRCC has recently shifted to a trend of conducting multiple draws every two weeks, often including at least one PNP-specific round. This aligns with the department’s ongoing strategy to prioritize domestic draws, aiming to facilitate the transition of temporary residents in Canada to permanent residency and manage the intake of new temporary residents.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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

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    What is Express Entry?

    Express Entry is an online application management system launched by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015. Its purpose is to streamline the selection process for economic immigrants with high-demand skills and qualifications. It manages three key immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
    At the heart of the system is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which evaluates candidates based on factors such as language proficiency, work experience, education, job skills, and age. These criteria are used to generate a total score, with higher-scoring candidates being more likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
    Express Entry candidates may also apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams that are linked to Express Entry, a process known as enhanced nomination. A nomination from a province gives candidates an additional 600 CRS points, making it almost certain they will receive an ITA in a future draw, depending on the type of draw conducted.
    In 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws, targeting candidates with specific, in-demand skills and experience. These draws do not require candidates to belong to anyone Express Entry program, though they must still be part of the Express Entry pool. The CRS cutoff for these draws is often lower than those for general or program-specific draws. Although CRS scores in category-based draws are often lower than in other types of draws, candidates still need to submit an Express Entry profile to be considered. Having a high CRS score continues to be an advantage, regardless of the draw type.

    The six priority categories are:

    • Healthcare occupations
    • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields
    • Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
    • Transportation jobs
    • Agriculture and agri-food occupations
    • French-language proficiency
    IRCC reviews these categories annually, indicating that they may evolve over time as labor market needs and demographic trends shift.
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