IRCC Issues 1,499 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw | Canada Immigration Updates
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted various draws under the Express Entry system in 2024.
Gurmeet Sharma
The most recent draw was a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only draw, where 1,499 candidates were invited with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 663.
This draw follows two program-specific draws on May 30 and 31, which were notable for focusing on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) respectively. These draws collectively invited 5,985 candidates.
Summary of Recent Draws
Here's a detailed summary of the Express Entry draw results in 2024:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Highlights
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The June 19 and May 30 draws focused exclusively on candidates with provincial nominations, with CRS scores of 663 and 676 respectively.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): The May 31 draw invited 3,000 candidates with a CRS score of 522, marking the first CEC-specific draw since September 2021.
- Program-Specific Draws: Several draws targeted specific skills and language proficiencies, including STEM occupations, French language proficiency, transport occupations, agriculture and agri-food occupations, and healthcare occupations.
Trends and Future Directions
The recent trend indicates an emphasis on transitioning temporary residents to permanent residents, aligning with Canada's strategy to manage the levels of temporary residents and address labor market needs. The inclusion of more program-specific draws suggests a tailored approach to meeting specific economic and demographic goals.
