Total ITAs issued: 3,200

Type of draw: Canadian Experience Class

Date and time of round: Date and time of round: August 14, 2024 at 14:04:45 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 509

Tie-breaking rule: March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 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 recent surge in Express Entry activity mirrors the trends seen in July, a month that set records with over 25,000 ITAs distributed across nine distinct draws. July was the most active month for Express Entry draws since the system’s inception in 2015, marking a significant rebound from June, which saw only a single draw.

July’s draws were diverse, with four dedicated to specific categories. Two of these targeted candidates with French language proficiency, and the July 18 draw for French speakers had the lowest CRS score of the month at 400. The other two category-based draws focused on candidates in healthcare and trade professions.

Of the nine draws in July, two were aimed at the Canadian Experience Class candidates, while three targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates. The highest CRS score recorded for PNP candidates was 739 on July 2.

The increase in program-specific draws this month underscores IRCC’s strategic shift towards more targeted selection processes. This change follows a period of exclusively general and category-based draws over the past year, reflecting a broader strategy to focus more on domestic candidates and reduce the number of temporary residents.

The shift is aligned with IRCC’s ongoing efforts to meet its permanent resident admission targets and manage immigration levels effectively. As the immigration landscape continues to evolve, the IRCC remains committed to adapting its strategies to address Canada’s changing needs and priorities.