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IRCC Issues First Express Entry Draw of August 2024: 763 Invitations Extended

Canada Express Entry Draw Invites 763 PNP Candidates

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    IRCC invites 763 Provincial Nominee Program candidates

    The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its first Express Entry draw of August, inviting 763 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for permanent residency. The draw, which took place on August 13, saw a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 690.
    1,000 ITAs were extended in a category-based draw, specifically targeting candidates with French language proficiency.
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    Details of the draw: August 13, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 763
    • Type of draw: Provincial Nominee Program
    • Date and time of round: Date and time of round: August 13, 2024 at 14:57:21 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 690
    • Tie-breaking rule: April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 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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    Today’s draw follows a remarkable month of July, which saw an unprecedented number of Express Entry draws. Throughout July, IRCC conducted nine separate draws and issued over 25,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), making it the most active month for Express Entry since its inception in 2015. This marked a notable rebound from a slower June, which had only one draw.
    July’s draws were distinguished by their diversity. Four of the draws were category-based selections, targeting specific professions and language skills. Among these, two draws focused on candidates with French language proficiency, with the July 18 draw featuring the lowest CRS score of the month at 400. Additionally, two draws targeted candidates in healthcare and trade occupations, respectively.
    The remaining five draws included two program-specific rounds for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and three for PNP candidates. The highest CRS score of the month, 739, was seen in the PNP draw held on July 2.
    The increase in program-specific draws this July underscores IRCC’s commitment to prioritizing domestic candidates already residing in Canada. This strategy aligns with the department’s objective to balance temporary residency with permanent resident admissions.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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, introduced by IRCC in 2015, is a points-based system designed to streamline the selection process for economic immigration candidates. It evaluates applicants using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which scores candidates based on factors such as age, occupation, education, language ability, and work experience. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residency.

    What is Category-based Selection?

    In May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection rounds to address specific labor market needs and demographic targets. Categories include healthcare occupations, STEM professions, trades occupations, transport occupations, agriculture and agri-food sectors, and French-language proficiency. According to recent reports, candidates in STEM fields received the most ITAs in 2023, while French-speaking candidates are expected to lead in 2024.
    This recent draw and the robust activity in July signal a dynamic shift in Canada’s immigration strategy, reflecting IRCC’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving needs of the country’s labor market and permanent residency targets.
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