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Third Express Entry Draw of the Week Issues 3,750 ITAs to Healthcare Workers

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    Third Express Entry Draw of the Week Issues 3,750 ITAs to Healthcare Workers

    In its latest move, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended invitations to apply (ITAs) during the third Express Entry draw of the week, held on July 5th, 2024.

    This draw specifically targeted candidates in healthcare occupations, with 3,750 ITAs issued. To qualify, applicants must achieve a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 445.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Details of the draw: July 5, 2024

    • Total ITAs issued: 3,750
    • Type of draw: Healthcare occupations (Version 1)
    • Date and time of round: Date and time of round: July 05, 2024 at 16:03:12 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 445
    • Tie-breaking rule: May 07, 2024 at 21:27:04 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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    Previous draws:

    This marks the second category-specific draw of the week, following an earlier draw on July 4 targeting 1,800 candidates in trade occupations.

    Earlier this week, on July 2, IRCC conducted a draw focusing exclusively on candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), inviting 920 applicants with a minimum CRS score of 739.

    The total number of ITAs issued this week now stands at 6,470, representing the highest issuance since April.

    The recent pattern of specialised draws began earlier this year, with IRCC conducting four such draws since May 30, three of which were specifically for PNP candidates.

    Specialized draws exclusively consider candidates from the Express Entry pool who have applied through programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). In PNP-only draws, candidates are considered only if nominated through an Express Entry-aligned stream of a PNP, a process known as enhanced nomination.

    Until recently, this type of draw had not occurred since the introduction of category-based selection draws in May 2023. However, starting in January of this year, IRCC has been focused on managing the high numbers of temporary residents in Canada. One strategy involves providing more pathways for temporary residents—those in Canada on work or study permits, or visitor visas—to transition to permanent residency (PR).

    Many temporary residents seeking PR, who either reside in Canada currently or have previous Canadian experience, apply through the CEC. Similarly, candidates under the PNP stream also pursue this route. This approach allows IRCC to meet its annual targets for “Federal High Skilled Workers” (Express Entry), as outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan, while simultaneously addressing the population of temporary residents in Canada.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    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​

    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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