Dear future neighbour,
On October 7, 2024, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw, extending a remarkable 1,613 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This significant opportunity opens the door for countless aspiring immigrants looking to establish their lives in Canada.
This particular draw specifically focused on candidates within the Provincial Nominee Program, requiring a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 743 or higher.
See below details of the Express Entry Draw of October 7
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 1,613
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,613 or above
- Date of round: October 7, 2024
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 743
- Tie-breaking rule: March 22, 2024
See below latest Express Entry CRS score distribution:
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,656 |
| 501-600 | 11,800 |
| 451-500 | 62,853 |
| 491-500 | 11,815 |
| 481-490 | 12,236 |
| 471-480 | 14,729 |
| 461-470 | 12,818 |
| 451-460 | 11,255 |
| 401-450 | 54,313 |
| 441-450 | 10,845 |
| 431-440 | 11,804 |
| 421-430 | 10,340 |
| 411-420 | 10,707 |
| 401-410 | 10,617 |
| 351-400 | 50,741 |
| 301-350 | 23,155 |
| 0-300 | 5,374 |
| Total | 209,892 |
See Below Trends in CRS Scores for Targeted Express Entry Draws in 2024
- General or No Program Specified: 9 draws, 14,445 invitations, Average CRS: 536 (Lowest: 524, Highest: 549)
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 9 draws, 12,167 invitations, Average CRS: 695 (Lowest: 663, Highest: 743)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 6 draws, 24,800 invitations, Average CRS: 516 (Lowest: 507, Highest: 522)
- French-Speaking Candidates: 8 draws, 20,400 invitations, Average CRS: 390 (Lowest: 336, Highest: 446)
- Agriculture and Agri-food: 1 draw, 1,540 invitations, CRS cutoff: 437
- Transport Sector: 1 draw, 975 invitations, CRS cutoff: 430
- STEM Professions: 1 draw, 4,500 invitations, CRS cutoff: 491
- Healthcare Sector: 2 draws, 7,250 invitations, Average CRS: 433.5 (Lowest: 422, Highest: 445)
- Trades-Specific Draw: 1 draw, 1,800 invitations, CRS cutoff: 436
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