4000 ITAs issued by IRCC in the latest Express Entry draw. The IRCC’s most recent Express Entry a draw resulted in a notable rise in the quantity of ITAs granted. This time, candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were the only ones eligible for 4,000 ITAs, and they had to have a minimum CRS score of 509. Since 5,000 ITAs were distributed on July 31, this is the largest CEC draw to date.
This draw comes after two earlier ones this month in which 1,000 candidates were chosen based on their fluency in French and 911 candidates were invited from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Express Entry system continues to be competitive, as seen by the marginal increase in CRS scores (507), when compared to the previous CEC draw on August 27.
All things considered, these numbers show that skilled foreigners still have access to Canada via the Express Entry system.
Summary of the 2024 Express Entry Draws
- September 19: CEC – 4,000 ITAs, CRS 509
- September 13: French – 1,000 ITAs, CRS 446
- September 9: PNP – 911 ITAs, CRS 732
- August 27: CEC – 3,300 ITAs, CRS 507
- August 26: PNP – 1,121 ITAs, CRS 694
- August 15: French – 2,000 ITAs, CRS 394
- August 14: CEC – 3,200 ITAs, CRS 509
- August 13: PNP – 763 ITAs, CRS 690
- July 31: CEC – 5,000 ITAs, CRS 510
- July 30: PNP – 964 ITAs, CRS 686
- July 18: French – 1,800 ITAs, CRS 400
- July 17: CEC – 6,300 ITAs, CRS 515
- July 16: PNP – 1,391 ITAs, CRS 670
- July 8: French – 3,200 ITAs, CRS 420
- July 5: Healthcare – 3,750 ITAs, CRS 445
- July 4: Trade – 1,800 ITAs, CRS 436
- July 2: PNP – 920 ITAs, CRS 739
- June 19: PNP – 1,499 ITAs, CRS 663
- May 31: CEC – 3,000 ITAs, CRS 522
- May 30: PNP – 2,985 ITAs, CRS 676
- April 24: French – 1,400 ITAs, CRS 410
- April 23: General – 2,095 ITAs, CRS 529
- April 11: STEM – 4,500 ITAs, CRS 491
- April 10: General – 1,280 ITAs, CRS 549
- March 26: French – 1,500 ITAs, CRS 388
- March 25: General – 1,980 ITAs, CRS 524
- March 13: Transport – 975 ITAs, CRS 430
- March 12: General – 2,850 ITAs, CRS 525
- February 29: French – 2,500 ITAs, CRS 336
- February 28: General – 1,470 ITAs, CRS 534
- February 16: Agriculture – 150 ITAs, CRS 437
- February 14: Healthcare – 3,500 ITAs, CRS 422
- February 13: General – 1,490 ITAs, CRS 535
- February 1: French – 7,000 ITAs, CRS 365
- January 31: General – 730 ITAs, CRS 541
- January 23: General – 1,040 ITAs, CRS 543
- January 10: General – 1,510 ITAs, CRS 546
About Express Entry
Express Entry, a streamlined immigration system launched in 2015, manages applications for Canada’s three main economic immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. The CRS evaluates candidates based on factors like language skills, education, work experience, age, and occupation. High CRS scores increase the chances of being selected in Express Entry draws.
To address specific talent needs, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws in 2023. These draws target candidates with skills in areas like French language, healthcare, trades, transportation, STEM professions, and agriculture. This strategy aims to fill workforce gaps and achieve demographic goals, such as promoting French language proficiency outside of Quebec.
Selected candidates receive an ITA and have 60 days to submit their complete application. IRCC aims to process these applications within six months.
