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IRCC Issues 500 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw for CEC Candidates

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    Canada Express Entry Draw : Invites 500 for CEC Candidates with CRS 539

    On October 9th, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs). In this draw, 500 ITAs were extended exclusively to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539. Earlier in the week, on October 7th, IRCC invited 1,613 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. These individuals required a minimum CRS score of 739. This marks the second Express Entry draw held within the week. Prior to these, the last Express Entry draw took place on September 19, where 4,000 CEC candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 509. This score reflected a slight increase from the August 27 draw, which required a minimum score of 507. CEC-specific draws have been more frequent throughout the summer, with IRCC issuing a total of 21,800 ITAs to CEC candidates since July. This trend reflects IRCC’s commitment to increasing “domestic” draws and transitioning more temporary residents to permanent status, supporting their annual immigration targets. This marks the second draw of October. For comparison, IRCC held four draws in October of last year, inviting a total of 9,173 candidates.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: October 09 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 500
    • Type of draw: Canadian Experience Class
    • Date and time of round: October 09, 2024 at 14:22:23 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 539
    • Tie-breaking rule: February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 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.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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

    Express Entry Draw Reports​

    Comparison with Previous Years

    Looking back at 2023, IRCC held four draws throughout October, inviting a total of 9,173 candidates. As we move further into 2024, it remains to be seen whether the current trend of targeted draws will continue or whether IRCC will adjust its approach in the coming months. With Express Entry continuing to play a key role in Canada’s immigration system, both prospective immigrants and immigration professionals will be watching closely for further announcements from IRCC as the department strives to meet its immigration targets for 2024.

    What is Express Entry?

    Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications from skilled workers seeking to immigrate to the country. Launched in 2015 by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), it aims to efficiently select candidates who can fill critical gaps in the Canadian labor market.

    Express Entry manages applications for three key immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assesses them based on factors like work experience, age, education, language proficiency, and occupation. Additional points are awarded for having a spouse or partner, a sibling in Canada, or Canadian work or educational experience.

    The higher a candidate’s CRS score, the greater their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency during an Express Entry draw.

    Category-Based Selection

    Since May 2023, IRCC has introduced category-based selection draws to better match candidates with urgent labor market needs. These draws target specific industries or demographic groups and typically have lower CRS cut-off scores compared to general or program-specific draws. IRCC currently uses six categories for these targeted draws
    • Healthcare
    • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
    • Date and time of round: October 09, 2024 at 14:22:23 UTC
    • Trades
    • Transport
    • Transport
    • Agriculture and agri-food
    • French language proficiency
    These categories were developed after consultations with industry stakeholders and an analysis of Canada’s labor market conditions. IRCC also aims to admit 6% of all newcomers to French-speaking minority communities outside of Quebec, which is reflected in the French language proficiency category. 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.
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    List of Provincial Nominee Program

    • Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
    • British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
    • Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
    • Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
    • Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
    • Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
    • New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
    • Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
    • Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
    • Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
    • Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
    • Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
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