Express Entry Update: 2,095 ITAs Issued in Latest Draw

This draw marks the third of the month, with candidates needing a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 529 to be considered.

The previous draws in April took place on the 10th and 11th. The April 10 draw, open to all Express Entry programs, invited 1,280 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 549. This was notably higher than the previous draw on March 25, where the minimum CRS score was 524.

Another draw this month targeted Express Entry candidates eligible for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) occupations. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates with a minimum CRS of 491 in this draw.

Here's a summary of the Express Entry draw results in 2024:

• April 23: General - 2,095 ITAs, Minimum CRS 529
• April 11: STEM occupations - 4,500 ITAs, Minimum CRS 491
• April 10: General - 1,280 ITAs, Minimum CRS 549
• March 26: French language proficiency - 1,500 ITAs, Minimum CRS 388
• March 25: General - 1,980 ITAs, Minimum CRS 524
• March 13: Transport occupations - 975 ITAs, Minimum CRS 430
• March 12: General - 2,850 ITAs, Minimum CRS 525
• February 29: French language proficiency - 2,500 ITAs, Minimum CRS 336
• February 28: General - 1,470 ITAs, Minimum CRS 534
• February 16: Agriculture and agri-food occupations - 150 ITAs, Minimum CRS 437
• February 14: Healthcare occupations - 3,500 ITAs, Minimum CRS 422
• February 13: General - 1,490 ITAs, Minimum CRS 535
• February 1: French language proficiency - 7,000 ITAs, Minimum CRS 365
• January 31: General - 730 ITAs, Minimum CRS 541
• January 23: General - 1,040 ITAs, Minimum CRS 543
• January 10: General - 1,510 ITAs, Minimum CRS 546

Category-based selection draws were introduced in May 2023 as a method for IRCC to target Express Entry candidates with highly in-demand attributes like language ability or occupation. The categories for 2024 remain the same as in 2023, including healthcare, STEM professions, trades, transport, agriculture, and strong French proficiency.

Candidates must have at least six months of continuous full-time work experience in an eligible occupation for occupation-based categories. Those eligible under the French proficiency category must achieve a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens.