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November 21, 2024

Canada invites 3,574 for PR in 3 New Express Entry Draws

Dear future neighbour,

This week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted three Express Entry draws, resulting in the issuance of 3,574 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. On November 20, the IRCC held its first draw for healthcare occupations since July, where 3,000 ITAs were awarded to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 or higher.

Earlier, on November 19, the IRCC distributed 400 ITAs to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), requiring a minimum CRS score of 547. This marked an increase of eight points compared to the previous CEC draw held on October 22.

Furthermore, on November 18, the IRCC invited 733 candidates who met the criteria across all Express Entry categories and held a provincial nomination, with a CRS score of at least 812. This series of draws highlights the ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers to Canada.

See below details of this week’s Express Entry draw:

Specifics November 20 November 19 November 18
Category Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 3,000 400 174
CRS Cutoff 463 539 816
Tie-breaking rule October 21, 2024 July 08, 2024 August 28, 2024

See below CRS Score Distribution in the Pool as at November 18

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 100
501-600 16,495
451-500 64,596
491-500 12,208
481-490 12,318
471-480 15,238
461-470 13,141
451-460 11,691
401-450 57,062
441-450 11,045
431-440 12,196
421-430 11,113
411-420 11,463
401-410 11,245
351-400 51,434
301-350 22,865
0-300 5,615
Total 218,167

Canada’s Immigration Strategy

The Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027 signals a shift toward prioritizing applicants already residing in Canada. With a stronger “in-Canada focus,” this approach seeks to streamline procedures and laws for temporary residents aiming to become permanent residents. It aligns with broader immigration goals, such as addressing ongoing labour shortages, spurring economic growth, and promoting smoother integration into Canadian society.

This strategy is set to increase support for programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry, benefiting international students, temporary foreign workers, and other temporary residents. With Canadian education or work experience as a key qualification, these applicants are well-positioned to quickly integrate into the workforce, supporting industries like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction.

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