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Express Entry Draw for Canadian Experience Class

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    Canada Express Entry Draw : 400 invitations to candidates with Canadian work experience

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw on October 22nd. In this round, 400 ITAs were extended to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category.
    To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539.
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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: October 22, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 400
    • Type of draw: Canadian Experience Class
    • Date and time of round: October 22, 2024 at 14:07:18 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 539
    • Tie-breaking rule: October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 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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    Second Draw This Week for Express Entry

    This latest draw marks the second one conducted by IRCC this week. Just a day earlier, on October 21, a separate draw invited 648 candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a significantly higher minimum CRS score of 791. This ongoing frequency of multiple draws within a single week demonstrates IRCC’s increased activity in meeting immigration targets through the Express Entry system.

    Shifting Patterns in IRCC Draws

    Over the past few months, IRCC has shown a pattern of conducting multiple Express Entry draws within the same week, often alternating between draws targeting PNP and CEC candidates. This approach underscores the department’s focus on increasing the number of domestic applicants for permanent residence—particularly those already living and working in Canada as temporary residents under the CEC program. The strategy helps to both reduce the temporary resident backlog and fulfill annual immigration targets set forth in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan.
    The new Immigration Levels Plan, expected to be announced by November 1, 2024, will outline Canada’s immigration targets for 2025 to 2027. The current plan aims to welcome 110,770 new permanent residents through the Express Entry system in 2024. However, it remains unclear whether IRCC is on track to meet this goal, as specific data on this year’s admissions has yet to be released.

    Processing Timelines and 2025 Admissions

    finalized in 2025, as IRCC’s standard processing time for Express Entry applications is typically six months. As a result, candidates in the most recent draws may not receive their permanent residence status until the following year.

    Understanding the Express Entry System

    Express Entry is Canada’s premier application management system for economic immigration, encompassing three key programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). These programs aim to attract skilled workers who can help address labor shortages and contribute to Canada’s economy.
    Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns scores based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and whether they have a spouse or family in Canada. The highest-scoring candidates receive ITAs in subsequent draws.
    In PNP-specific draws, candidates benefit from receiving an additional 600 CRS points if nominated by a province. This often leads to significantly higher CRS scores in PNP draws compared to other Express Entry categories.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Throughout 2024, IRCC has maintained a consistent cadence of draws, inviting thousands of candidates across various categories. These draws reflect Canada’s commitment to welcoming skilled individuals who can contribute to the country’s economy and meet labor demands.
    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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

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