Express Entry: 1,391 Candidates Invited in Latest PNP-Only Draw | Canada Immigration News
IRCC invites 1,391 candidates in the latest Express Entry PNP-only draw, requiring a minimum CRS score of 670. Stay updated on immigration trends!
Gurmeet Sharma
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 1,391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 670. This draw marks the first of the week and the fifth Express Entry draw since the beginning of July.
Earlier this month, on July 8, IRCC invited 3,200 candidates through a category-based draw focused on French proficiency. Another PNP-only draw occurred on July 2, inviting 920 candidates with a CRS score of 739.
It's important to note that CRS scores for PNP-only draws are typically higher due to candidates receiving an additional 600 CRS points upon successful nomination. For instance, a candidate with a base score of 300 can achieve a total CRS of 900 if nominated.
Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| 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 |
