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July 3, 2024

Canada issues 920 invitations in First July Express Entry Draw

Dear future neighbour,

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 920 candidates received invitations for permanent residency in the first Express Entry draw of July.

This draw targeted profiles with a provincial nomination and a CRS score of 739 or higher. Since the provincial nomination adds 600 points, the invited candidates likely had a CRS score of around 139 without the nomination.

See below details of Express Entry draw of July 2

Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 920
Rank required to be invited to apply: 920 or above
Date of round: July 2, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 739
Tie-breaking rule: February 2, 2024

See below recent CRS score distribution in pool

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	940
501-600	16,521
451-500	64,761
491-500	10,295
481-490	12,447
471-480	16,371
461-470	13,883
451-460	11,765
401-450	54,148
441-450	11,031
431-440	11,342
421-430	9,947
411-420	10,876
401-410	10,952
351-400	54,902
301-350	25,752
0-300	5,523
Total	222,547

See below all Express Entry Draws in 2024

Date	Program/Category	Invitations	CRS score cutoff
June 19, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	1,499	663
May 31, 2024	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	522
May 30, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	2,985	676
April 24, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,400	410
April 23, 2024	General	2,095	529
April 11, 2024	STEM Targeted Draw	4,500	491
April 10, 2024	General	1,280	549
March 26, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,500	388
March 25, 2024	General	1,980	524
March 13, 2024	Transport-targeted draw	975	430
March 12, 2024	General	2,850	525
February 29, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	2,500	336
February 28, 2024	General	1,470	534
February 16, 2024	Agriculture and Agri-food draw	150	437
February 14, 2024	Healthcare Targeted Draw	3,500	422
February 13, 2024	General	1,490	535
February 1, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	7,000	365
January 31, 2024	General	730	541
January 23, 2024	General	1,040	543
January 10, 2024	General	1,510	546

Candidates who receive an invitation must submit their completed applications within sixty days, supporting the data in their EE profiles.

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

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June 24, 2024

Manitoba invites 163 Candidates for PR in latest MPNP draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

In the June 21, 2024 latest MPNP draw, Manitoba issued 163 permanent residency invitations across different categories. Among these, 31 candidates had a valid Express Entry profile and a job seeker validation code.

See below summary of latest MPNP June 21 draw

– International Education Stream
Profiles meeting the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream.
– Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 111

– Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
– Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 52
– Lowest-ranking score invited: 721

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

June 20, 2024

Canada invites 1,499 Candidates for PR in latest Express Entry Draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

In the first Express Entry Draw of June 2024, IRCC sent out 1,499 invitations to apply for permanent residency. This draw focused on Express Entry profiles with provincial or territorial nominations. The CRS cutoff score decreased by 13 points to 663 compared to previous PNP-only draws.

See below full details of the Express Entry draw of June 19

Category/Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Number of invitations issued: 1,499
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,499 or above
Date of round: June 19, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 663
Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024

See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	3,002
501-600	14,330
451-500	63,451
491-500	8,880
481-490	12,132
471-480	16,800
461-470	13,840
451-460	11,799
401-450	54,200
441-450	11,026
431-440	11,086
421-430	9,989
411-420	10,927
401-410	11,172
351-400	57,086
301-350	27,247
0-300	5,624
Total	224,940

See below all Express Entry draws in 2024

Date	Program/Category	Invitations	CRS score cutoff
June 19, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	1,499	663
May 31, 2024	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	522
May 30, 2024	Provincial Nominee Program	2,985	676
April 24, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,400	410
April 23, 2024	General	2,095	529
April 11, 2024	STEM Targeted Draw	4,500	491
April 10, 2024	General	1,280	549
March 26, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	1,500	388
March 25, 2024	General	1,980	524
March 13, 2024	Transport-targeted draw	975	430
March 12, 2024	General	2,850	525
February 29, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	2,500	336
February 28, 2024	General	1,470	534
February 16, 2024	Agriculture and Agri-food draw	150	437
February 14, 2024	Healthcare Targeted Draw	3,500	422
February 13, 2024	General	1,490	535
February 1, 2024	Targeted Draw for French Speakers	7,000	365
January 31, 2024	General	730	541
January 23, 2024	General	1,040	543
January 10, 2024	General	1,510	546

Candidates have 60 days to submit complete applications supporting their EE profiles.

May 30, 2024

IRCC invites 2,985 Candidates for PR in Latest Express Entry Draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

IRCC has announced the first Express Entry draw for May 2024, issuing 2,985 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

Only candidates with provincial nominations and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 676 or above were targeted in this draw.

See below details of latest Express Entry Draw:

Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 2,985
Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,985 or above
Date of round: May 30, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 676
Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024

Latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool and Comparison

CRS score range	Number of candidates As of May 29	Number of candidates as of April 23
601-1200	2,918	1,057
501-600	14,211	10,625
451-500	63,353	60,933
491-500	8,855	7,520
481-490	12,120	11,495
471-480	16,805	16,928
461-470	13,828	13,558
451-460	11,745	11,432
401-450	54,078	52,475
441-450	11,022	10,646
431-440	11,023	10,645
421-430	9,977	9,645
411-420	10,900	10,740
401-410	11,156	10,799
351-400	57,028	56,383
301-350	27,210	27,740
0-300	5,606	5,484
Total	224,404	214,697

To boost chances of receiving an invitation to apply, prospective candidates should aim to improve their CRS scores by gaining additional education, professional experience, or language skills.

May 12, 2024

Manitoba invites 371 Candidates for PR in latest MPNP Draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

In the most recent MPNP draw held on May 9, 2024, a combined total of 371 invitations were extended across various categories for applying for permanent residency.

See below summary of latest MPNP Draw:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles indicating current employment in Manitoba within occupations identified as having high labor demands according to data published by Statistics Canada were taken into consideration.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18

This draw considered occupations falling under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit groups:

72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
73301: Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

All profiles

All Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles that met the eligibility criteria were taken into account:

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 242
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 836

International Education Stream

Profiles indicating fulfillment of the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 76

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles stating they were directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698

Out of the 371 invitation letters issued, 66 profiles were valid Express Entry profiles with a job seeker validation code.

May 7, 2024

IRCC updates 2024 Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, News

Dear future neighbour,

Effective May 28, 2024, changes will be made to the proof of funds required for candidates in Express Entry pool. Consequently, candidates in the pool are expected to update their profile on or before May 27, 2024.

Proof of funds is a requirement for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). If the applicant possesses a valid job offer and work permit for Canada, proof of funds is not necessary for FSWP and FSTP. Additionally, candidates in the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are exempt from providing proof of funds.

The proof of funds is determined by the number of family members accompanying the applicant to Canada. When determining settlement funds, the applicant must include himself/herself, their spouse or common-law partner, any dependent children of the applicant (if applicable), and the spouse’s dependent children (if applicable).

See below new requirement for 2024 Express Entry Funds

Number of family members	New Settlement Funds requirement is effective May 28 (in Canadian dollars)	Old Funds Required (in Canadian dollars)
1	$14,690	$13,757
2	$18,288	$17,127
3	$22,483	$21,055
4	$27,297	$25,564
5	$30,690	$28,994
6	$34,917	$32,700
7	$38,875	$36,407
If there are more than 7 people, for each additional family member	$3,958	$3,706

Only official letters from banks or financial institutions are accepted. The letters must have all current bank and investment accounts, existing debts including loans and credit card debts must also be listed.

The letter must also include the details listed below:

the bank or institution’s contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
your name
your outstanding debts (such as credit card debts and loans)
these details for each current banking and investment account you have with them
- account numbers
- date each account was opened
- current account balances
- average balance for the past 6 months

April 28, 2024

Important Update for Manitoba PGWP and Work Permit holders

By EUIC Admin Provincial nomination, Temporary Visa

Dear future neighbour,

In response to the challenges Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders and other temporary residents are currently facing in Canada, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will temporarily prioritize applicants with expired or expiring work permits.

Applicants are expected to inform the province if their work permit has expired or is expiring within the next 45 days by using the link below:

Skilled Worker Manitoba Webform

Please note that it is your responsibility to provide the MPNP with accurate, up to date information and to notify the program of any changes to your application or status in Canada. Also, it is your responsibility to ensure that your immigration status in Canada remains valid.

April 25, 2024

Manitoba invites 327 Candidates for PR in latest MPNP draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Manitoba sent 327 invitations to apply for permanent residency to profiles under different categories.

Profiles with Comprehensive Ranking Score of 644 or higher under the Skilled Worker Overseas Category were considered in this round of invitation.

See below details of latest MPNP Draw:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 203
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 811

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements and declared at least 4 years of work experience in the past five years were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 66

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that stated they were receiving direct invitations from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 58
Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 644

A total of 68 invites in this draw had a valid Express Entry profile with a job seeker validation code.

April 25, 2024

IRCC invites 1,400 candidates for Express Entry in Francophile Draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry

Dear future neighbour,

In the latest Express Entry Draw announced on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency was issued to 1,400 candidates in a francophile draw.

The CRS score for this French draw increased by 22 points compared to the last draw, the cutoff score for this draw is 410.

See below all April Express Entry Draw

Description	April 24, 2024	April 23, 2024	April 11, 2024	April 10, 2024
Draw type	Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French	General or all program draw	Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations	General or all program draw
Invitations	1,400	2,095	4,500	1,280
CRS Cutoff	410	529	491	549
Tie-breaking rule	April 07, 2024	November 08, 2023	February 25, 2024	March 21, 2024

April 25, 2024

British Columbia invites 86+ Candidates for PR in latest Draw

By EUIC Admin Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

In latest BC PNP Draw announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, over 86 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in targeted round of invitations.

See below full details of latest BC PNP Draw

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
April 23, 2024	Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	92	11
	Targeting 25 Construction occupations		95	11
	Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations		100	19
	Targeting 35 tech occupations		120	45
	Veterinary care		80	<5

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively.

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