Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC Invites 3,200 Candidates | Canada Immigration News
IRCC issues 3,200 ITAs in an Express Entry draw for French language proficiency, requiring a minimum CRS score of 420. Learn about the latest updates.
Gurmeet Sharma
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, targeting candidates with proficiency in French. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420.
This draw follows a flurry of recent activity from IRCC. On July 2, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw saw 920 candidates invited, with a higher CRS threshold of 739. Subsequently, draws on July 4 and July 5 targeted 1,800 candidates in trade occupations and 3,750 in healthcare, respectively.
IRCC's strategic emphasis on French proficiency draws reflects its goal to diversify Canada's immigration pool. These draws are set to make up 30% of all category-based selections this year, with a total of 15,600 ITAs already issued under this category in 2024.
Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | French 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 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 IRCC's Express Entry draws in 2024, highlighting the diversity of draw types and minimum CRS scores required for each draw.
