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September 13, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,269 provincial nomination invitations through an Express Entry draw. These invitations were sent under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.

This stream is designed to help Ontario select skilled individuals who meet the province’s labor market needs. Candidates invited through this draw can now apply for a provincial nomination, which will enhance their chances of securing permanent residence in Canada.

See below full list of Occupations targeted by Ontario Express Entry Draw of September 12

  1. NOC 30010: Managers in health care
  2. NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  3. NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
  4. NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
  5. NOC 31103: Veterinarians
  6. NOC 31110: Dentists
  7. NOC 31111: Optometrists
  8. NOC 31112: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  9. NOC 31120: Pharmacists
  10. NOC 31121: Dietitians and nutritionists
  11. NOC 31200: Psychologists
  12. NOC 31201: Chiropractors
  13. NOC 31202: Physiotherapists
  14. NOC 31203: Occupational therapists
  15. NOC 31204: Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  16. NOC 31209: Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  17. NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  18. NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  19. NOC 31302: Nurse practitioners
  20. NOC 31303: Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  21. NOC 32100: Opticians
  22. NOC 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  23. NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
  24. NOC 32103: Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  25. NOC 32104: Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  26. NOC 32109: Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  27. NOC 32110: Denturists
  28. NOC 32111: Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  29. NOC 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
  30. NOC 32120: Medical laboratory technologists
  31. NOC 32121: Medical radiation technologists
  32. NOC 32122: Medical sonographers
  33. NOC 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  34. NOC 32124: Pharmacy technicians
  35. NOC 32129: Other medical technologists and technicians
  36. NOC 32200: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  37. NOC 32201: Massage therapists
  38. NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
  39. NOC 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  40. NOC 33101: Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  41. NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  42. NOC 33103: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  43. NOC 33109: Other assisting occupations in support of health services

See below all OINP HCP draws of 2024

So far in 2024, OINP has issued 11,307 notifications of interest in over 7 rounds of HCP invitations, with candidates invited having CRS scores as low as 352, as long as they met the eligibility criteria.

Date NOIs issued Number of NOIs issued CRS score range Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system Notes
September 12, 2024 1,269 414-444 September 12, 2023 –
September 12, 2024
Targeted draw for 43 healthcare-related occupations
July 25, 2024 209 395-444 July 25, 2023:
July 25, 2024
Targeted draw for general practitioners and family physicians (NOC code: 31102)
July 18, 2024 1,240 425-444 July 18, 2023
July 18, 2024
Targeted draw for 43 healthcare-related occupations
March 21, 2024 2,281 468-480 March 21, 2023:
March 21, 2024
Targeted draw for 15 Tech occupations
March 7, 2024 2,104 352-421 March 7, 2023:
March 7, 2024
Targeted draw for 43 healthcare occupations
February 8, 2024 2,118 471–480 February 8, 2023:
February 8, 2024
Targeted draw for 15 Tech occupations
February 6, 2024 2,086 379-430 February 6, 2023:
February 6, 2024
Targeted draw for 42 healthcare occupations

Profiles created between September 12, 2023, and September 12, 2024 with work experience in any of the 43 healthcare related occupations listed above and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 414 and 444 were considered in this round of invitation.

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September 10, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On September 9, IRCC issued 911 invitations for permanent residency through the latest Express Entry draw.

This draw was focused on applicants who had provincial nominations and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 732 or higher.

See below details of the latest Express Entry draw

  • Provincial Nominee Program
  • Number of invitations issued: 911
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 911 or above
  • Date of round: September 09, 2024
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 732
  • Tie-breaking rule: March 13, 2024

See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 937
501-600 9,987
451-500 61,797
491-500 11,274
481-490 12,131
471-480 14,665
461-470 12,717
451-460 11,010
401-450 52,525
441-450 10,496
431-440 11,357
421-430 9,948
411-420 10,474
401-410 10,250
351-400 51,188
301-350 23,708
0-300 5,427
Total 205,569

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September 9, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On September 5, 2024, Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a draw under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, inviting 86 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

The draw targeted applicants in the pool between September 5, 2023 and September 5, 2024 with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 290 and 393.

Eligible candidates had work experience in occupations under the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.

This stream, aimed at strengthening Ontario’s francophone communities, provides a valuable pathway to permanent residency, especially for French-speaking individuals with lower CRS scores.

To qualify for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Language Proficiency: They must demonstrate a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 in French and at least CLB 6 in English.

2. Express Entry Profile: Candidates must have an active profile in the federal Express Entry system under either the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.

3. Education: A Canadian bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, is required.

4. Work Experience: They must have at least one year of continuous, full-time paid work experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in a skilled occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.

5. Intent to Reside in Ontario: Candidates must show an intention to live and work in Ontario.

6. Sufficient Funds: They must demonstrate sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family.

These requirements help ensure that selected candidates can integrate into Ontario’s labor market and contribute to the province’s economy.

See below summary of OINP Express Entry draws in 2024

By September 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has extended a total of 19,019 invitations through its various Express Entry streams.

OINP Express Entry Streams Invitations CRS score range
Human Capital Priorities stream 10,038 352-480
Skilled Trades Stream 7,699 350-469
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream 1,282 290-469

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August 28, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

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:

  1. Language Proficiency: achieving higher scores in language tests like IELTS or CELPIP
  2. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): make sure all your academic credentials are thoroughly evaluated to optimize your points
  3. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): check out different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) throughout Canada, as securing a nomination can greatly boost your CRS score
  4. Job Offer: getting a job offer from a Canadian employer can add up to 200 points to your CRS score.
  5. 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.

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

 

August 27, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

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.

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

 

 

August 23, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

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

  1. NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  2. NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  3. NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  4. NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  5. NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  6. NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  7. NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  8. NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  9. NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  10. NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  11. NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  12. NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  13. NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
  14. NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  15. NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  16. NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  17. NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
  18. NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  19. NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  20. NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
  21. NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  22. NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
  23. NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  24. NOC 72321 – Insulators
  25. NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  26. NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  27. NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  28. NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  29. NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  30. NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  31. NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  32. NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  33. NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  34. NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  35. NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  36. NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  37. NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  38. NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  39. NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
  40. NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  41. NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
  42. NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
  43. NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
  44. NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
  45. NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
  46. 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,

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

 

 

 

 

August 15, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

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

Specifics August 15 August 14 August 13
Category Level 7 in French Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 2,000 3,200 763
CRS Cutoff 394 509 690
Tie-breaking rule July 07, 2024 March 01, 2024 April 26, 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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August 15, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

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

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

August 14, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On August 13, 1,378 invitations to apply for permanent residency were sent out in two new Ontario-OINP draws. This OINP draw targeted 40 Healthcare occupations and 104 priority occupations.

The OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) announced that both of these invitation rounds were under the foreign worker stream.

See below details of the OINP draws of August 13:

Invitations Date profiles created Score range Notes
420 August 13, 2023 – August 13, 2024 50 and above Targeted draw for 40 healthcare occupations
958 August 13, 2023 – August 13, 2024 54 and above Targeted draw for 104 other priority occupations

See below list of the 40 Healthcare occupations

  1. NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
  2. NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  3. NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
  4. NOC 31110 – Dentists
  5. NOC 31111 – Optometrists
  6. NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  7. NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
  8. NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
  9. NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
  10. NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
  11. NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
  12. NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  13. NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  14. NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  15. NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  16. NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
  17. NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  18. NOC 32100 – Opticians
  19. NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  20. NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  21. NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  22. NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  23. NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  24. NOC 32110 – Denturists
  25. NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  26. NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  27. NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
  28. NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
  29. NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
  30. NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  31. NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
  32. NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  33. NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  34. NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
  35. NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
  36. NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  37. NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  38. NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  39. NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  40. NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

See below list of 104 Other Priority occupations targeted in this round of OINP invitation

  1. NOC 00015 – Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities
  2. NOC 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
  3. NOC 13101 – Property administrators
  4. NOC 13102 – Payroll administrators
  5. NOC 10010 – Financial managers
  6. NOC 10011 – Human resources managers
  7. NOC 10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
  8. NOC 11100 – Financial auditors and accountants
  9. NOC 11200 – Human resources professionals
  10. NOC 11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
  11. NOC 12100 – Executive assistants
  12. NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
  13. NOC 21300 – Civil engineers
  14. NOC 21301 – Mechanical engineers
  15. NOC 21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers
  16. NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians
  17. NOC 22233 – Construction inspectors
  18. NOC 22303 – Construction estimators
  19. NOC 22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  20. NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
  21. NOC 52121 – Interior designers and interior decorators
  22. NOC 60010 – Corporate sales managers
  23. NOC 10012 – Purchasing managers
  24. NOC 10020 – Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
  25. NOC 10021 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
  26. NOC 10029 – Other business services managers
  27. NOC 11101 – Financial and investment analysts
  28. NOC 11103 – Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
  29. NOC 11201 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
  30. NOC 12010 – Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
  31. NOC 12011 – Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
  32. NOC 12012 – Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
  33. NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers
  34. NOC 12103 – Conference and event planners
  35. NOC 12110 – Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
  36. NOC 12111 – Health information management occupations
  37. NOC 12112 – Records management technicians
  38. NOC 12113 – Statistical officers and related research support occupations
  39. NOC 12201 – Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
  40. NOC 12202 – Insurance underwriters
  41. NOC 12203 – Assessors, valuators and appraisers
  42. NOC 13111 – Legal administrative assistants
  43. NOC 13112 – Medical administrative assistants
  44. NOC 13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers
  45. NOC 20010 – Engineering managers
  46. NOC 20011 – Architecture and science managers
  47. NOC 21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers
  48. NOC 21111 – Forestry professionals
  49. NOC 21200 – Architects
  50. NOC 21201 – Landscape architects
  51. NOC 21202 – Urban and land use planners
  52. NOC 21203 – Land surveyors
  53. NOC 21210 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  54. NOC 21320 – Chemical engineers
  55. NOC 21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers
  56. NOC 21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers
  57. NOC 21330 – Mining engineers
  58. NOC 21331 – Geological engineers
  59. NOC 21332 – Petroleum engineers
  60. NOC 21390 – Aerospace engineers
  61. NOC 21399 – Other professional engineers
  62. NOC 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
  63. NOC 22112 – Forestry technologists and technicians
  64. NOC 22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
  65. NOC 22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians
  66. NOC 22211 – Industrial designers
  67. NOC 22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians
  68. NOC 22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
  69. NOC 22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors
  70. NOC 22231 – Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
  71. NOC 22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians
  72. NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  73. NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  74. NOC 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
  75. NOC 40010 – Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
  76. NOC 40011 – Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
  77. NOC 40012 – Government managers – education policy development and program administration
  78. NOC 40019 – Other managers in public administration
  79. NOC 40020 – Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
  80. NOC 40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
  81. NOC 40030 – Managers in social, community and correctional services
  82. NOC 41200 – University professors and lecturers
  83. NOC 41300 – Social workers
  84. NOC 41302 – Ecclesiastical occupations
  85. NOC 41401 – Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
  86. NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
  87. NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
  88. NOC 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities
  89. NOC 43200 – Sheriffs and bailiffs
  90. NOC 43201 – Correctional service officers
  91. NOC 43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
  92. NOC 51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  93. NOC 52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
  94. NOC 52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators
  95. NOC 80010 – Managers in natural resources production and fishing
  96. NOC 80020 – Managers in agriculture
  97. NOC 80021 – Managers in horticulture
  98. NOC 80022 – Managers in aquaculture
  99. NOC 82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying
  100. NOC 82021 – Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
  101. NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
  102. NOC 83100 – Underground production and development miners
  103. NOC 83101 – Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
  104. NOC 83110 – Logging machinery operator

See below summary of all OINP draws of 2024:

Stream Number of Invitations Cutoff Score
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream 4,952 33 and above
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream 6,540 60 and above
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream 265 35 and above
Masters Graduate stream 4,270 50 and above
PhD Graduate stream 339 42 and above
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August 1, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In an Express Entry draw announced on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, IRCC invited 5,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency. This brings the total number of invitations issued for Canada Express Entry this week to 5,964, including the 964 candidates invited at the beginning of the week.

The latest Express Entry draw targeted all candidates in the pool with a CRS score of 686 or higher.

See below details of the Express Entry draws this week

Specifics July 31 July 30
Category Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 5,000 964
CRS Cutoff 510 686
Tie-breaking rule June 30, 2024 May 27, 2024

See below latest CRS Score distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 105
501-600 12,455
451-500 60,511
491-500 10,172
481-490 12,015
471-480 14,994
461-470 12,656
451-460 10,674
401-450 51,969
441-450 10,137
431-440 11,183
421-430 9,798
411-420 10,506
401-410 10,345
351-400 54,320
301-350 25,553
0-300 5,608
Total 210,521

See below all Express Entry Draws in 2024

Date Round type Invitations issued CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
July 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686
July 18, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,800 400
July 17, 2024 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515
July 16, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670
July 8, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 3,200 420
July 5, 2024 Healthcare occupations (Version 1) 3,750 445
July 4, 2024 Trade occupations (Version 1) 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 3,000 522
May 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
April 24, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,400 410
April 23, 2024 General 2,095 529
April 11, 2024 STEM occupations (Version 1) 4,500 491
April 10, 2024 General 1,280 549
March 26, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 1,500 388
March 25, 2024 General 1,980 524
March 13, 2024 Transport occupations (Version 1) 975 430
March 12, 2024 General 2,850 525
February 29, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 2,500 336
February 28, 2024 General 1,470 534
February 16, 2024 Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) 150 437
February 14, 2024 Healthcare occupations (Version 1) 3,500 422
February 13, 2024 General 1,490 535
February 1, 2024 French language proficiency (Version 1) 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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