In order to accommodate candidates using the Express Entry system for the third draw of the month, the IRCC has extended ITAs. IRCC grants 2095 ITAs in the recent express entry draw.
To be considered for this draw, candidates had to have a minimum CRS score of 529. The dates of this month’s other two draws were April 10 and 11.
The April 10 draw was a wide-ranging event that included applicants from every program in the Express Entry system. Moreover, with a minimum CRS score of 549, it established a noteworthy threshold by sending invitations to 1,280 candidates. This was a substantial improvement over the last general draw on March 25 and the highest minimum CRS score needed for any draw in 2024. To be considered in that previous draw, contestants had to receive a minimum CRS score of 524.
Furthermore, this month saw the first draw of the year that was exclusively intended to pick Express Entry applicants who qualified for category-based selection in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) occupations. In this case, 4,500 candidates were invited by the department, with eligibility requiring a minimum CRS score of 491.
An overview of the results from Express Entry draws in 2024
- April 23: A General draw issued 2,095 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS of 529.
- April 11: A draw targeting STEM occupations invited 4,500 candidates with a minimum CRS of 491.
- April 10: Another General draw granted 1,280 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 549.
- March 26: A draw focusing on French language proficiency issued 1,500 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 388.
- March 25: In a General draw, 1,980 candidates received ITAs with a minimum CRS of 524.
- March 13: A draw specific to Transport occupations invited 975 candidates with a minimum CRS of 430.
- March 12: Another General draw extended 2,850 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 525.
- February 29: A draw emphasizing French language proficiency granted 2,500 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 336.
- February 28: In a General draw, 1,470 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS of 534.
- February 16: A draw targeting Agriculture and agri-food occupations invited 150 candidates with a minimum CRS of 437.
- February 14: A draw focusing on Healthcare occupations extended 3,500 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 422.
- February 13: Another General draw granted 1,490 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 535.
- February 1: A draw emphasizing French language proficiency issued 7,000 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 365.
- January 31: In a General draw, 730 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS of 541.
- January 23: Another General draw extended 1,040 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 543.
- January 10: A General draw granted 1,510 ITAs with a minimum CRS of 546.
Understanding Category-Based Selection in Express Entry
IRCC gained the ability to target Express Entry candidates with specific human capital attributes through the introduction of category-based selection draws in May 2023. These traits can encompass language proficiency or professions that are particularly in demand.
The final categories for 2023 were determined after thorough consultations with IRCC’s partners and stakeholders. Early in 2024, the agency announced it would continue using these same categories throughout the year. The identified categories include:
- Healthcare Occupations: This includes professionals working in various healthcare-related roles.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Professions: Targeting individuals in STEM fields.
- Trades Occupations: Encompasses trades like carpenters, plumbers, and contractors.
- Transport Occupations: Includes roles related to transportation and logistics.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations: Targets professions within the agricultural and food production sectors.
- Strong French Proficiency: Requires candidates to demonstrate a high level of French language skill.
To qualify for the occupation-based categories, candidates must have at least six months of continuous full-time work experience in a relevant occupation within the past three years.
For consideration under the French proficiency category, candidates must submit language test results demonstrating at least a score of 7 in each of the four language skills according to the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC).
Understanding Express Entry – Canada’s Immigration System Explained
Applications for economic immigration candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are processed through the Express Entry system.
When eligible candidates create a profile on the IRCC website, they are assigned scores based on various human capital factors, including age, occupation, work experience, education, and language proficiency. The final CRS score is calculated by aggregating these individual scores.
Furthermore, the best likelihood of obtaining an ITA for permanent residency in Canada is for those with the highest CRS scores. In the event that a candidate receives an ITA, they send the IRCC their final application, which will be processed in six months.
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