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June 3rd, 2024 at 09:21 am
CEC Express Entry Draw: 3000 ITAs, 522 CRS Score | Canada Immigration 2024
Three thousand Invitations to Apply for permanent residency (PR) were issued in Canada’s most recent Express Entry draw, which took place following a 32-month break. This is a noteworthy development for those considering immigration. This draw represents a turning point in Canada’s immigration history and a renewed commitment to luring experts and skilled laborers to the country.
The decision to start drawing again is in line with the nation’s continuing efforts to strengthen its workforce and promote growth in important areas, as well as its changing economic and demographic needs.
New Canada Express Entry Draw 2024
3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were distributed today in the first Express Entry lottery for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) since September 2021. Although candidates with CEC profiles benefit from this draw, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was high at 522.
Details of the Express Entry Draw
- Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Quantity of invitations sent out: 3,000
- Qualifications needed to be invited to apply: 3,000th or above
- The round’s date and time: May 31, 2024, at 12:48:30 UTC
- Invited candidate with the lowest CRS score: 522
- Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024, at 18:58:58 UTC
The likelihood of a decrease in the cutoff score is contingent upon the frequency and magnitude of these rounds of invites, as the IRCC has now resumed CEC drawings. Also interesting: Canada Can Modify CRS Calculator to Enhance Express Entry
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024
| Immigration Program | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
Average CRS Score |
Lowest CRS Score |
Highest CRS Score |
| General or No Program Specified | 9 | 14,445 | 536 | 524 | 549 |
| Targeted Draw for French Speakers | 4 | 12,400 | 375 | 336 | 410 |
| Agriculture and Agri-food draw | 1 | 150 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Transport-targeted draw | 1 | 975 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| STEM Targeted Draw | 1 | 4,500 | 491 | 491 | 491 |
| Healthcare Targeted Draw | 1 | 3,500 | 422 | 422 | 422 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 1 | 3,000 | 522 | 522 | 522 |
| Trades Targeted Draw | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1 | 2,985 | 676 | 676 | 676 |
Latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool and Comparison
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 1,093 |
| 501-600 | 12,051 |
| 451-500 | 62,073 |
| 491-500 | 9,167 |
| 481-490 | 11,246 |
| 471-480 | 16,933 |
| 461-470 | 13,429 |
| 451-460 | 11,298 |
| 401-450 | 51,694 |
| 441-450 | 10,454 |
| 431-440 | 10,485 |
| 421-430 | 9,461 |
| 411-420 | 10,640 |
| 401-410 | 10,654 |
| 351-400 | 56,015 |
| 301-350 | 27,831 |
| 0-300 | 5,410 |
| Total | 216,167 |
When was the Previous Express Entry Draw?
The candidates in the pool with a provincial nomination received invites in the previous Express Entry round on May 30. With a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 676 or above, 2,985 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) were issued by the draw. An encouraging development in Canada’s immigration policy is the recent Express Entry lottery, which issued 3,000 invites for permanent residence.
After a 32-month break, Canada has shown that it is committed to drawing in talented people who can advance the nation’s economy and society by starting to accept applications again. This action highlights Canada’s continuous efforts to achieve its economic and demographic objectives while upholding its reputation as a friendly country for immigrants from all around the world.
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