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IRCC Issues 3,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw Focused on Healthcare

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    3,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw Focused on Healthcare Workers​

    In a significant move, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a healthcare-focused Express Entry draw on November 20. This marks the first healthcare-specific draw since July, underscoring Canada’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare workforce through skilled immigration.
    In this category-based selection draw, 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to qualify.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: November 20, 2024

    • Number of ITAs: 3,000
    • Type of draw: Healthcare occupations
    • Date and time of round: November 20, 2024 at 15:06:25 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 463
    • Tie-breaking rule: October 21, 2024 at 16:12:39 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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    A Week of Rapid-Fire Express Entry Draws​

    This draw is the third in a series of Express Entry draws held this week, following:
    • A Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on November 19.
    • A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18.
    The back-to-back draws highlight IRCC’s proactive approach in meeting Canada’s labor market demands. Notably, Express Entry draws have been conducted for two consecutive weeks, signaling an increased focus on economic immigration.

    Rising Targets for 2025​

    Canada’s ambitious Immigration Levels Plan for the coming year outlines a goal of welcoming 124,680 Express Entry candidates. Over 82,000 admissions are earmarked for the newly introduced In-Canada Focus category, which prioritizes CEC candidates but also includes those in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned streams.
    Additionally, the remaining 41,700 admissions are allocated to the Federal Economic Priorities category, targeting candidates with skills in high-demand professions.

    Understanding Express Entry

    The Express Entry system is Canada’s flagship program for managing applications under three major economic immigration pathways:

    Applicants are ranked using the CRS, which assesses age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Points are also awarded for:
    • Provincial nominations (worth 600 CRS points).
    • Sibling relationships in Canada.
    • Canadian education and work experience.
    Only candidates with the highest CRS scores receive ITAs during specific draws.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Below is an updated summary of Express Entry results from 2024, showing the diversity of programs and minimum CRS scores.
    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    November 20 Healthcare occupations 3000 463
    November 19 Canadian Experience Class 400 539
    November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816
    November 15 French language proficiency (Version 1) 800 478
    November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547
    November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812
    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
    Canada’s Express Entry system remains a dynamic pathway for skilled professionals to secure permanent residence, further contributing to the country’s economic growth and diversity.

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