Canada Invited PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw | Canada immigration News
IRCC’s latest Express Entry draw invited 763 PNP candidates, continuing July’s record activity. Explore 2024 draw summaries and key CRS score details.
Gurmeet Sharma
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to 763 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This draw, held on August 1, 2024, continues the trend of increased activity in the Express Entry system, following a particularly busy month of July.
July 2024 was a record-setting period for Express Entry, featuring the highest number of draws since the system's launch in 2015. Over the course of nine separate draws, IRCC issued more than 25,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), signaling a significant ramp-up in immigration processing. This volume of activity is a sharp contrast to the slower pace of June, which saw only one draw.
Among the draws in July, four were category-based, targeting specific groups of candidates. Notably, two of these draws focused on candidates with French language proficiency, with the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for these draws being 400. Additionally, two other category-based draws were aimed at candidates in healthcare and trade occupations.
In addition to category-based draws, July also featured several program-specific draws. Two of these were dedicated to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), while three were for PNP candidates. The highest CRS score of the month was 739, seen in the PNP draw on July 2.
This surge in program-specific draws reflects IRCC’s commitment to increasing the number of permanent residency opportunities for those already living in Canada. The new focus aligns with the department's strategy to reduce the number of temporary residents while meeting its targets for permanent resident admissions.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 |
| July 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 |
| July 18 | French Language Proficiency | 1,800 | 400 |
| July 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8 | French Language Proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| July 4 | Trade Occupations | 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 | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM Occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French Language Proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport Occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French Language Proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French Language Proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of the Express Entry draws for 2024, illustrating the diverse categories and CRS scores required for each draw.
