IRCC invites 1,800 Candidates in its Third Express Entry Draw

1800 candidates have been invited to IRCC’s third Express Entry draw of this week. The selection process primarily targeted candidates who were fluent in French. Candidates were required to have a minimum CRS score of 400 to be considered.

In addition, the minimum CRS score needed for an Express Entry draw is one of the lowest this year. During a recent draw, 6,300 candidates in the Canadian Experience Class were invited. This draw had the lowest score requirement of any non-category-based selection draw, with a minimum score of 515.

This week, the IRCC conducted a draw exclusively for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where they extended invitations to 1,391 applicants who had a minimum CRS score of 670. A selection draw held on July 8 invited 3,200 candidates based on their French proficiency.

Express Entry draws that include Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations usually have higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. This is because PNP nominations contribute an additional 600 CRS points. As an example, if a candidate in the Express Entry pool receives a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination, their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 would increase their total CRS to 900.

This month has seen a significant increase in Express Entry activity, as the IRCC has issued a total of 19,161 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through seven separate draws.

Results of the most recent Express Entry draws

• July 18: a draw was conducted for French language proficiency, resulting in 1,800 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 400.
• July 17: a draw was conducted for the Canadian Experience Class, resulting in the issuance of 6,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 515.
• July 16: a total of 1,391 ITAs were issued through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. The minimum CRS score required to receive an invitation was 670.
• July 8: a draw was conducted for French proficiency, resulting in 3,200 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 420.
• July 5: a total of 3,750 ITAs were issued for healthcare occupations, with a minimum CRS score of 445.
• July 4: a total of 1,800 invitations to apply were issued for trade occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 436.
• July 2nd: the PNP draw was conducted, resulting in 920 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 739.
• June 19: the PNP draw was conducted and a total of 1,499 ITAs were issued. The minimum CRS score required for eligibility was 663.
• May 31: a draw was conducted for the Canadian Experience Class, resulting in the issuance of 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for eligibility was set at 522.
• May 30: the PNP draw was conducted, resulting in 2,985 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 676.
• April 24: a draw was conducted for French proficiency, resulting in 1,400 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 410.
• April 23: a total of 2,095 ITAs were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 529.
• April 11: a total of 4,500 ITAs were issued for STEM occupations, with a minimum CRS score of 491.
• April 10: a total of 1,280 ITAs were issued with a minimum CRS score of 549.
• March 26: a draw was conducted for French language proficiency, resulting in 1,500 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 388.
• March 25: a general draw was conducted, resulting in 1,980 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 524.
• March 13: a total of 975 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued for transport occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 430.
• March 12: a total of 2,850 ITAs were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 525.
• February 29: a draw was conducted for French language proficiency, resulting in 2,500 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 336.
• February 28: a general draw was conducted, resulting in 1,470 invitations to apply being issued. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for eligibility was 534.
• February 16: a total of 150 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued for agriculture and agri-food occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an ITA was 437.
• February 14: a total of 3,500 ITAs were issued for healthcare occupations, with a minimum CRS score of 422.
• February 13: a general draw was conducted, resulting in 1,490 invitations to apply (ITAs) being issued. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for eligibility was set at 535.
• February 1: a draw was conducted for French language proficiency, resulting in 7,000 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 365.
• January 31: a general draw was conducted, resulting in 730 invitations to apply being issued. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for eligibility was 541.
• January 23: a general draw was conducted, resulting in 1,040 ITAs being issued. The minimum CRS score required was 543.
• January 10: a total of 1,510 ITAs were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 546.

An Overview of Canada’s Express Entry System

Introduced in January 2015, Canada’s Express Entry system was designed to simplify and streamline the immigration selection process for skilled professionals. The points-based system evaluates candidates by considering factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and other pertinent attributes.

The Express Entry system encompasses three federal immigration programs. These programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), which caters to individuals in professional, managerial, technical, or trade occupations; the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), designed for those with a minimum of two years of experience in a skilled trade and requiring a valid job offer or certificate of qualification; and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), tailored for individuals who have worked in a skilled job in Canada for at least one year and are seeking to apply for immigration.

Applicants begin by creating an online profile that includes their educational history, work experience, language skills, and other personal information. The CRS score is determined by various factors such as age, education, work experience, and proficiency in both French and English. In addition, the score has a maximum of 1,200 points. Provincial nominations, valid job offers, and Canadian qualifications are given additional points. Applicants who rank highly in the Express Entry pool receive an invitation from the IRCC to apply for permanent residence.

Provinces and territories can also nominate candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which improves CRS scores by 600 points. The IRCC also draws for specific language or skill sets. The 2024 draws chose several applications for healthcare, PNP, French language proficiency, and the Canadian Experience Class.

Canada’s ability to attract talented labour, preserve cultural variety, and boost economic growth depends on this system.

Overview of Category-Based Selection Draws

In 2023, the IRCC implemented category-based selection to more effectively identify Express Entry candidates who can address immediate workforce shortages or contribute to specific demographics in Canada. In addition, this approach consists of six categories: healthcare jobs, STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), trades (carpenters, plumbers, contractors), transportation, jobs in agriculture and agri-food, and jobs that require fluency in French. These divisions aim to stimulate economic growth by tackling major labour shortages.

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