Your Guide to Canada’s Express Entry Draws in October 2024 – Discover What’s Changed!

Discover the latest Express Entry updates for November 2024, including October draw trends, CRS score distribution, and key insights on Canada’s immigration pool.

Your Guide to Canada’s Express Entry Draws in October 2024 – Discover What’s Changed!

The following report provides an update on the Express Entry program, focusing on the frequency of draws in October and the current composition of the candidate pool as of November. With an increase in selection rounds after a slower September, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has actively issued invitations for various applicant categories, including a dedicated draw for trade occupations.

October Express Entry Draws: A Closer Look

In October, IRCC conducted six Express Entry draws, targeting four distinct streams and selection categories. The breakdown of invitations to apply (ITAs) issued during these draws is as follows:

Draw Number Date Round Type ITAs Issued CRS Cut-Off Score
316 October 7, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 1,613 743
317 October 9, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 500 539
318 October 10, 2024 French Language Proficiency 1,000 444
319 October 21, 2024 PNP 648 791
320 October 22, 2024 CEC 400 539
321 October 23, 2024 Trade Occupations 1,800 433

A total of 5,961 ITAs were issued in October, a slight increase from September’s 5,911. However, the higher number of draws meant that individual draw sizes were generally smaller, with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores increasing compared to previous months.

Trends in ITA Issuance: Monthly Overview

IRCC’s selection patterns indicate a steady focus on candidates in the CEC, PNP, and French-language categories. The following table compares ITA volumes over recent months:

Month ITAs Issued
July 25,125
August 10,384
September 5,911
October 5,961

The slight rise in October ITAs contrasts with the larger numbers earlier in the year, highlighting a more targeted approach in recent months.

Current CRS Score Distribution within the Express Entry Pool

As of October 22, the distribution of CRS scores among candidates in the Express Entry pool provides insight into the competitiveness of different score ranges. The table below reflects the number of candidates within each score bracket:

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
0-300 5,462
301-350 22,928
351-400 51,048
401-410 10,871
411-420 11,071
421-430 10,583
431-440 12,047
441-450 10,931
451-460 11,306
461-470 12,900
471-480 14,914
481-490 12,240
491-500 11,925
501-600 13,430
601-1200 124
Total 211,780

Percentile Ranking of CRS Scores

The following breakdown illustrates the relative ranking of CRS scores within the overall pool. Percentile ranges provide an overview of how specific CRS scores compare within the candidate distribution:

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates Percentile Range Percentage
0-300 5,462 0 - 2.58% 2.58%
301-350 22,928 2.58 - 13.41% 10.83%
351-400 51,048 13.41 - 37.51% 24.10%
401-410 10,871 37.51 - 42.64% 5.13%
411-420 11,071 42.64 - 47.87% 5.23%
421-430 10,583 47.87 - 52.87% 5.00%
431-440 12,047 52.87 - 58.56% 5.69%
441-450 10,931 58.56 - 63.72% 5.16%
451-460 11,306 63.27 - 69.06% 5.34%
461-470 12,900 69.06 - 75.15% 6.09%
471-480 14,914 75.15 - 82.19% 7.04%
481-490 12,240 82.19 - 87.97% 5.78%
491-500 11,925 87.97 - 93.60% 5.63%
501-600 13,430 93.60 - 99.94% 6.34%
601-1200 124 99.94 - 100.00% 0.06%