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Second Express Entry Draw of the Week – 1,800 ITAs Issued for Trade Occupations

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    Latest Express Entry Draw: 1,800 ITAs Issued for Trade Occupations

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week on July 4th, 2024, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) under a category-based selection for trade occupations.
    This draw saw 1,800 ITAs being issued, with candidates needing a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 436 to qualify.
    Today’s results mark the first category-based selection draw since April 24 and the initial draw specifically for trade occupations since December 2023. According to an April IRCC memo, draws for trade occupations are slated to make up 5% of all ITAs in category-based selection draws this year.
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    Details of the draw: July 4, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 1,800
    • Type of draw: Trade occupations (Version 1)
    • Date and time of round: Date and time of round: July 4, 2024 at 13:30:48 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 436
    • Tie-breaking rule: July 16, 2023 at 15:44:59 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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    About earlier draws:

    Earlier this week, on July 2nd, IRCC held another draw focused solely on candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 920 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score requirement of 739.
    This year has seen a trend towards program-specific draws, beginning in May, with IRCC conducting four such draws, three of which were for PNP candidates.
    Program-specific draws exclusively consider candidates within the Express Entry pool who have applied through programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Progra
    m (FSWP), or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). In PNP-specific draws, candidates are only eligible if they have received a nomination through an Express Entry-aligned stream of a PNP, known as an enhanced nomination. Previously uncommon since the introduction of category-based selection draws in May 2023, program-specific draws have become more frequent this year. IRCC’s efforts since January have focused on stabilizing the high numbers of temporary residents in Canada, offering more pathways for these individuals to obtain permanent residence (PR).
    Many temporary residents, such as those on work or study permits or visitor visas, pursue PR through programs like the CEC or PNP, leveraging their experience in Canada. This strategic approach enables IRCC to meet its annual targets for “Federal High Skilled Workers” (Express Entry) as outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan, while also managing the population of temporary residents in Canada effectively.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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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    Express Entry Overview:

    Launched in 2015, Express Entry is a streamlined application management system by IRCC designed to expedite the processing of skilled worker applications. It encompasses candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
    The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used in Express Entry evaluates candidates based on factors like age, work experience, education, language proficiency, and job offer presence. Each factor receives a specific score, culminating in an overall CRS score. Higher CRS scores increase a candidate’s likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in subsequent draws.
    Express Entry draws come in various forms: program-specific draws, category-based selection draws, and general draws. General draws consider all candidates in the Express Entry pool without focusing on specific programs or occupations. Category-based Selections of Express Entry Category-based selection draws, introduced in 2023, aim to target candidates with specific in-demand attributes essential to Canada’s workforce or to bolster the French-speaking demographic. IRCC has identified six categories for potential ITA issuance: 1. Healthcare occupations 2. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions 3. Trades occupations (e.g., carpenters, plumbers) 4. Transport occupations 5. Agriculture and agri-food occupations 6. French-language proficiency
    These draws are not restricted to a particular program and tend to feature lower CRS score requirements compared to general draws. They play a crucial role in IRCC’s strategy to efficiently manage skilled worker immigration and demographic goals.
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