On September 4, the latest BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw issued approximately 158 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. These ITAs were distributed across both general and targeted rounds of invitations.
This draw continues British Columbia’s efforts to attract skilled workers and professionals to the province. By issuing ITAs in both general and targeted categories, the BC PNP aims to address specific labor market needs while also maintaining a broader intake of skilled applicants for permanent residency.
See below the latest BC PNP draw of September 4
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
September 4, 2024
General
Skilled Worker
128
75
Skilled Worker – EEBC option
128
International Graduate
128
International Graduate – EEBC option
128
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
110
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
83
31
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
89
33
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
99
19
Veterinary care
80
<5
The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.
Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!
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In the most recent BC PNP draw on August 27, approximately 158 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued in specific rounds.
See below details of BC PNP draw of August 27
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 27, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
83
40
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
88
31
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
99
18
Targeting 35 tech occupations
118
69
Veterinary care
80
<5
The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.
Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!
Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com
In the second Express Entry draw of the week, Canada invites 3,300 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residency. Profiles with a CRS score of 507 and above were considered in this round of invitation.
See below details of Express Entry draw so far in the month of August:
Specifics
August 27
August 26
August 15
August 14
August 13
Category
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program
Level 7 in French
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations
3,300
1,121
2,000
3,200
763
CRS Cutoff
507
694
394
509
690
Tie-breaking rule
June 05, 2024 at 01:08:58 UTC
August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC
July 07, 2024 at 09:46:10 UTC
March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 UTC
April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC
The tie-breaking rule is based on the date and time when candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles. If two or more candidates have the same CRS score, the candidate who submitted their profile first will be ranked higher.
See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
127
501-600
9,764
451-500
61,133
491-500
10,918
481-490
12,038
471-480
14,722
461-470
12,676
451-460
10,779
401-450
51,863
441-450
10,259
431-440
11,142
421-430
9,814
411-420
10,493
401-410
10,155
351-400
52,363
301-350
24,396
0-300
5,491
Total
205,137
There are several ways to boost your CRS score to stand a chance of being invited, see below list of possible ways:
Language Proficiency: achieving higher scores in language tests like IELTS or CELPIP
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): make sure all your academic credentials are thoroughly evaluated to optimize your points
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): check out different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) throughout Canada, as securing a nomination can greatly boost your CRS score
Job Offer: getting a job offer from a Canadian employer can add up to 200 points to your CRS score.
Gaining Work Experience: having more years of work experience can help you get a higher score
Selected candidates now have 60 days to send a complete application for permanent residency to IRCC. Currently, IRCC processes Express Entry applications in about 5 months on average.
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On August 26, IRCC issued 1,121 invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada as part of the latest Express Entry draw.
This draw specifically focused on candidates who had received provincial nominations, giving them a significant boost in their ranking.
To be selected in this round, applicants needed to have a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of at least 694.
See below full details of latest Express Entry draw:
Specifics
August 26
August 15
August 14
August 13
Category
Provincial Nominee Program
Level 7 in French
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations
1,121
2,000
3,200
763
CRS Cutoff
694
394
509
690
Tie-breaking rule
August 03, 2024
July 07, 2024
March 01, 2024
April 26, 2024
The tie-breaking rule is based on the date and time when candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles. If two or more candidates have the same CRS score, the candidate who submitted their profile first will be ranked higher.
See below latest Express Entry CRS Score distribution in the pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
1,154
501-600
9,447
451-500
60,991
491-500
10,899
481-490
12,030
471-480
14,681
461-470
12,639
451-460
10,742
401-450
51,705
441-450
10,227
431-440
11,120
421-430
9,799
411-420
10,450
401-410
10,109
351-400
52,302
301-350
24,359
0-300
5,490
Total
205,448
See below CRS Score trends in Express Entry latest draws of 2024
Immigration Program
No. of Draws
Total
Invitations
Average
CRS Score
Lowest
CRS Score
Highest
CRS Score
General or No Program Specified
9
14,445
536
524
549
Targeted Draw for French Speakers
7
19,400
387
336
420
Agriculture and Agri-food draw
1
150
437
437
437
Transport-targeted draw
1
975
430
430
430
STEM Targeted Draw
1
4,500
491
491
491
Healthcare Targeted Draw
2
7,250
433.50
422
445
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
4
17,500
516
509
522
Trades Targeted Draw
1
1,800
436
436
436
Provincial Nominee Program
7
9,643
688
663
739
See below all Express Entry draws of 2024
Date
Round type
Invitations issued
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
August 13, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
763
690
July 31, 2024
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
5,000
510
July 30, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
964
686
July 18, 2024
Level 7 in French
1,800
400
July 17, 2024
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
6,300
515
July 16, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
1,391
670
July 8, 2024
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French
3,200
420
July 5, 2024
Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations
3,750
445
July 4, 2024
Trades Targeted Draw
1,800
436
July 2, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
920
739
June 19, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
1,499
663
May 31, 2024
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
3,000
522
May 30, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
2,985
676
April 24, 2024
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French
1,400
410
April 23, 2024
General
2,095
529
April 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations
4,500
491
April 10, 2024
General
1,280
549
March 26, 2024
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French
1,500
388
March 25, 2024
General
1,980
524
March 13, 2024
Targeted draw for 10 transport occupations
975
430
March 12, 2024
General
2,850
525
February 29, 2024
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French
2,500
336
February 28, 2024
General
1,470
534
February 16, 2024
Targeted for Agriculture and agri-food occupations
150
437
February 14, 2024
Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations
3,500
422
February 13, 2024
General
1,490
535
February 1, 2024
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French
7,000
365
January 31, 2024
General
730
541
January 23, 2024
General
1,040
543
January 10, 2024
General
1,510
546
Selected candidates now have 60 days to send a complete application for permanent residency to IRCC. Currently, IRCC processes Express Entry applications in about 5 months on average.
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On August 22, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out 1,287 invitations to apply for PR to candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream.
This round of invitations were sent to Express Entry profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score within the range of 400 and 435 created between August 22, 2023, and August 22, 2024. Profiles with experience in one of the 46 skilled trade occupations listed below as the primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) were considered.
See below list of 46 skilled trade occupations eligible for OINP Express Entry draw of August 22
NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
NOC 72300 – Plumbers
NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
NOC 72310 – Carpenters
NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
NOC 72321 – Insulators
NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
NOC 72500 – Crane operators
NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
NOC 73111 – Glaziers
NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
See below all OINP Skilled Trades Stream in 2024
In comparison to the 7,512 invitations issued in 2023 under this stream, the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has invited 7,699 profiles in four drawings thus far.
Date
Invitations
CRS score range
Express Entry Profiles Creation Dates
Notes
August 22, 2024
1,287
400-435
August 22, 2023 –
August 22, 2024
Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations
July 11, 2024
1,277
408-435
July 11, 2023 –
July 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations
March 1, 2024
2,583
350-424
March 1, 2023 –
March 1, 2024
Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupations
January 11, 2024
2,552
350-424
January 11, 2023 –
January 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupation
Candidates have 45 days to accept the invitation and submit a complete application for the provincial nomination. This nomination adds 600 points to their Express Entry profile increasing their scores to a range of 1,000 to 1,035,
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On August 20, the most recent BC PNP draw granted 156 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through both general and targeted rounds. Out of these, 83 invitations were issued in the general draw to candidates whose profiles met the minimum score requirement of 130 for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express Entry counterparts.
See below details of latest BC PNP draw on August 20
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 20, 2024
General
Skilled Worker
130
83
Skilled Worker – EEBC option
130
International Graduate
130
International Graduate – EEBC option
130
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
110
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
85
38
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
89
20
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
99
15
The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.
Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!
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In the most recent MPNP draw on August 15, 2024, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program issued 292 invitations for permanent residency under the International Education Stream and the Skilled Worker Overseas categories.
See below details of MPNP draw of August 15
International Education Stream
Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 252
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles that indicated they were directly invited by the MPNP through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 703
Out of the 292 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 37 were granted to candidates who provided a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
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In the latest Express Entry announced today, August 15, 2024, a total of 2,000 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Invitations for this draw was sent out to candidates having level 7 in french with the comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 394 or above.
So far, Canada has sent out three Express Entry Draws this week.
See below details of Express Entry Draws of the week
See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
125
501-600
11,055
451-500
61,210
491-500
10,883
481-490
11,990
471-480
14,873
461-470
12,747
451-460
10,717
401-450
52,261
441-450
10,303
431-440
11,229
421-430
9,868
411-420
10,619
401-410
10,242
351-400
53,137
301-350
24,690
0-300
5,482
Total
207,960
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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the first CEC-Express Entry draw of August sent out 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
IRCC sent out invitations to profiles who had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 or higher under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
See below details of CEC Express Entry Draw of August 14
Program: Canadian Experience Class
Number of invitations issued: 3,200
Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above
Date of round: August 14, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 509
Tie-breaking rule: March 01, 2024
See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
125
501-600
11,055
451-500
61,210
491-500
10,883
481-490
11,990
471-480
14,873
461-470
12,747
451-460
10,717
401-450
52,261
441-450
10,303
431-440
11,229
421-430
9,868
411-420
10,619
401-410
10,242
351-400
53,137
301-350
24,690
0-300
5,482
Total
207,960
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On August 13, the latest BC PNP draw issued over 134 invitations to apply for permanent residency in targeted invitation rounds. Among these, 45 invitations were sent to candidates in 35 tech occupations who met the minimum score of 120 under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express Entry variants.
Additionally, 35 invitations were given to candidates with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors, classified under NOC 42202.
See below full details of latest BC PNP draw of August 13
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 13, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
87
35
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
89
27
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
99
27
Targeting 35 tech occupations
120
45
Veterinary care
80
<5
The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.
Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!
Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com