Canada’s Latest Immigration Draw: 648 Skilled Workers Invited for Permanent Residency

Canada continues to invite foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency through its Express Entry system. On October 21, 2024, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 319th draw, focusing on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This event is part of the regular bi-weekly draws that invite skilled workers to settle in Canada.

Details of the Draw

In this most recent round, a total of 648 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates in the Express Entry pool under the Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for eligibility was 791. The draw took place on October 21, 2024, at 15:12:14 UTC, and the tie-breaking rule was set for profiles submitted before August 13, 2024, at 20:04:52 UTC.

Candidates invited through this draw now have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency and begin their journey to living and working in a specific Canadian province or territory.

Previous Draw Results

The preceding Provincial Nominee Program draw occurred on October 7, 2024, where 1,613 candidates received invitations. The minimum CRS score for that draw was 743, indicating slight variations in score requirements between draws.

Understanding the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program is designed to attract skilled workers with the education, work experience, and abilities needed to contribute to a province or territory’s economy. Each region in Canada tailors its own immigration programs, often targeting specific groups such as skilled or semi-skilled workers, students, or business people.

Express Entry System and CRS Ranking

Canada’s Express Entry system is the primary route for skilled immigrants looking to become permanent residents. It includes programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program, alongside the Provincial Nominee Program. Candidates are ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assesses factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Invitations are issued to the highest-ranking candidates in each draw.

Recent ITAs Issued in Other Programs

• October 9, 2024: 500 invitations were sent through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with a minimum CRS score of 539.
• October 10, 2024: 1,000 invitations were issued under the French-language proficiency program, requiring a minimum CRS score of 444.

Looking Ahead

The Express Entry draws remain a key pathway for skilled workers seeking to establish themselves in Canada. With regular selection events, candidates are encouraged to maintain updated profiles to increase their chances of receiving an invitation in future draws.