On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, British Columbia sent out over 146 invitations to apply for permanent residency in targeted rounds of invitation.
See below details of latest BC PNP draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
July 30, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
89
33
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
90
27
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
101
22
Targeting 35 tech occupations
120
64
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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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, IRCC announced the 8th Express Entry draw of the month, inviting 964 candidates to apply for permanent residency.
This Express Entry draw targeted all candidates in the pool who had a provincial nomination and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 686.
See below details of Express Entry draw of July 30
Program: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 964
Rank required to be invited to apply: 964 or above
Date if round: July 30, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 686
Tie-breaking rule: May 27, 2024
See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
1,000
501-600
12,250
451-500
60,312
491-500
10,114
481-490
11,971
471-480
15,004
461-470
12,607
451-460
10,616
401-450
51,793
441-450
10,114
431-440
11,133
421-430
9,768
411-420
10,445
401-410
10,333
351-400
54,274
301-350
25,481
0-300
5,594
Total
210,704
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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On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out 209 invitations to apply for permanent residency in an Express Entry draw targeting profiles under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.
Express Entry profiles interested in living in Ontario that have at least six months of experience in the primary occupation listed under NOC 31102: general practitioners and family physicians, were considered in this round of invitation.
Profiles created between July 25, 2023, and July 25, 2024, that met these eligibility criteria and had a CRS score between 395 and 444 were invited to apply for provincial nominations in this draw.
See below full details of OINP Express Entry Draw of July 25
Invitations
CRS score range
Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system
Description
209
395-444
July 25, 2023–July 25, 2024
Targeted draw for general practitioners and family physicians (NOC code: 31102)
See below all OINP HCP Draws of 2024
So far, 10,038 notifications of interest have been issued in 6 OINP HCP rounds of invitations. Candidates with CRS scores as low as 352 that met the eligibility criteria have been invited this year.
Date NOIs issued
Number of NOIs issued
CRS score range
Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system
Notes
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
The candidates invited in this draw will receive an additional 600 points to their CRS scores which will increase their scores to between 995 and 1,044. They also have forty-five days to get their provincial nominations by submitting a fully completed application.
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On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out 1,240 invitations to apply for permanent residency in an Express Entry draw.
This is the fifth round of invitations under the Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) being issued by OINP in 2024. The program has been issuing invitations to applicants with Express Entry profiles featuring primary occupations in one of 43 healthcare fields listed below and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 425 to 444.
See below summary of OINP Express Entry Draw of July 18
Number of NOIs issued
CRS score range
Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system
Notes
1,240
425-444
July 18, 2023 –
July 18, 2024
Targeted draw for 43 healthcare-related occupations
See below list of the 43 Healthcare Occupations targeted in OINP Express Entry draw of July 18
NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
NOC 31110 – Dentists
NOC 31111 – Optometrists
NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 31200 – Psychologists
NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
NOC 32100 – Opticians
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110 – Denturists
NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
The candidates invited in this draw will receive an additional 600 points to their CRS scores which will increase their scores to between 1,025 and 1,044. They also have forty-five days to get their provincial nominations by submitting a fully completed application.
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On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the third Express Entry draw in this week was announced with 1,800 candidates being invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. So far, the month of July has had the highest rounds of Express Entry draws in 2024.
Profiles in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System’s (CRS) cutoff score of 515 were invited in this draw.
See below summary of all the Express Entry Draw This Week
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On July 17, 2024, the second Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) this year issued 6,300 ITAs, more than double the number in May’s draw, offering hope to CEC candidates; the CRS cutoff score is 515.
See below details of the Express Entry Draw of July 17
Classification: CEC (Canadian Experience Class)
Number of invitations issued: 6,300
Rank required to be invited to apply: 6,300 or above
Date of round: July 17, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 515
Tie-breaking rule: February 03, 2024
See below details of Express Entry Draw 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
5
15,600
384
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)
2
9,300
518.5
515
522
Trades Targeted Draw
1
1,800
436
436
436
Provincial Nominee Program
4
6,795
687
663
739
See below CRS Scores distribution in the Pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
184
501-600
16,968
451-500
60,115
491-500
9,982
481-490
11,852
471-480
15,120
461-470
12,616
451-460
10,545
401-450
52,635
441-450
10,067
431-440
11,020
421-430
9,701
411-420
10,888
401-410
10,959
351-400
54,597
301-350
25,669
0-300
5,567
Total
215,735
So far in the month of July, a total of 17,361 invitations have been sent out in Express Entry draws.
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In latest BC PNP draw of July 16, over 67 candidates were invited for permanent residency in both general and targeted rounds of invitations.
See below details of latest BC PNP Draw
Date
Draw type
Stream
Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
July 16, 2024
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
94
9
Targeting 25 Construction occupations
95
10
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations
104
14
Targeting 35 tech occupations
122
34
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 an Express Entry draw announced on Wednesday, July 16, 2024, IRCC invited 1,391 candidates to apply for permanent residency.
All candidates in the Express Entry pool with CRS score of 670 and above were considered in this round of invitations.
See below details of the Express Entry draw today
Program: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 1,391
Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,391 or above
Date of round: July 16, 2024
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 670
Tie-breaking rule: May 4, 2024
See below details of latest CRS Score distribution in the pool
CRS score range
Number of candidates
601-1200
1,407
501-600
16,800
451-500
60,006
491-500
9,947
481-490
11,809
471-480
15,113
461-470
12,620
451-460
10,517
401-450
52,500
441-450
10,047
431-440
10,978
421-430
9,661
411-420
10,880
401-410
10,934
351-400
54,576
301-350
25,621
0-300
5,547
Total
216,457
See below all Express Entry draws of July 2024:
11,061 invitations to apply for PR have been issued across 5 Express Entry draws in July.
#
Date
Round type
Invitations issued
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
303
July 16, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
1,391
670
302
July 8, 2024
French language proficiency (Version 1)
3,200
420
301
July 5, 2024
Healthcare occupations (Version 1)
3,750
445
300
July 4, 2024
Trade occupations (Version 1)
1,800
436
299
July 2, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
920
739
New Express Entry Draw Category Being Developed for 2025
IRCC is currently developing plans to introduce a new category for Express Entry draws in 2025, focusing on the following occupations in the education sector:
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Early childhood educators and assistants
Secondary school teachers
Educational counsellors
Instructors of persons with disabilities
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On July 11, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to 1,277 candidates for provincial nomination in a new Ontario Express Entry Draw under the Skilled Trades Stream.
Express Entry profiles created between July 11, 2023 and July 11, 2024 with experience in any of the 46 skilled trade occupations listed below with a CRS score 408 and 435 were considered in this draw.
See below eligible Trade Occupations for this draw:
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 draws in 2024
The OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has invited 6,412 profiles in 3 draws
Date
Invitations
CRS score range
Express Entry Profiles Creation Dates
Notes
July 11, 2024
1,277
408-435
July 11, 2023 –
July 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 49 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 occupations
All invited candidates have 45 days to accept the invitation and submit an application. Profiles in this category will get an additional 600 points added to their CRS score.
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On July 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent 3,200 invitations to apply for Express Entry. This round was for candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420 or higher and a French language proficiency of at least level 7.
See below details of latest Express Entry draw of July 8
Category: French language proficiency (Version 1) Number of invitations issued: 3,200 Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above Date of round: July 8, 2024 CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 420 Tie-breaking rule: May 30, 2024
See below all Express Entry Draws in July
#
Date
Round type
Invitations issued
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
302
July 8, 2024
French language proficiency (Version 1)
3,200
420
301
July 5, 2024
Healthcare occupations (Version 1)
3,750
445
300
July 4, 2024
Trade occupations (Version 1)
1,800
436
299
July 2, 2024
Provincial Nominee Program
920
739
See below latest CRS score distribution in the 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
IRCC has distributed 9,670 invitations to apply (ITAs) in four Express Entry draws this month, nearly matching the total number of invitations issued in May and June combined.
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