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IRCC Issues 500 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Second Express Entry Draw of the Week 

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. 

In this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to be eligible for consideration. 

Earlier in the week, IRCC held another draw, issuing 1,613 ITAs to Express Entry candidates with Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations. In that round, candidates were required to have a higher CRS score of at least 739. 

Looking back, the most recent Express Entry draw before these occurred on September 19, when 4,000 ITAs were extended to CEC candidates with a minimum CRS score of 509. This was a slight increase from the previous CEC draw on August 27, where the cut-off was 507. 

Over the summer, IRCC has been conducting more CEC-specific draws, issuing a total of 21,800 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class candidates since July. This approach aligns with IRCC’s strategy to increase “domestic” draws, aiming to reduce the number of temporary residents and meet the country’s annual permanent residency targets. 

Today’s draw is the second held this month, while last October, IRCC conducted four draws, issuing a total of 9,173 invitations. 

What is Express Entry? 

Launched in 2015, Express Entry is a system designed by IRCC to manage applications for economic immigration. The primary goal of Express Entry is to select candidates who can fill critical labor shortages in Canada. 

Three main programs are managed under Express Entry: 

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) 
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 

The system uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to evaluate candidates based on various human capital factors such as work experience, age, language proficiency, education, and occupation. Additional points can also be awarded if a candidate is immigrating with a spouse or partner, has a sibling in Canada, or possesses Canadian work experience or education. 

The higher a candidate’s CRS score, the better their chances of receiving an ITA in future Express Entry draws, depending on the specific draw type. 

Category-Based Selection 

In May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws, where CRS cut-off scores tend to be lower compared to other draw types. These targeted draws aim to address critical labor force gaps and demographic needs. The six key categories are: 

  1. Healthcare 
  2. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions 
  3. Trades 
  4. Transport 
  5. Agriculture and agri-food 
  6. French language proficiency 

These categories were chosen based on extensive consultations with stakeholders and an analysis of labor market needs. IRCC also aims to ensure that 6% of all newcomers are admitted to French-speaking minority communities outside Quebec. 

Although CRS scores in category-based draws are generally lower, candidates must still have a profile in the Express Entry pool, and a higher score remains an advantage in securing an ITA.

Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024  

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743
September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509
September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446
September 9 Provincial Nominee Program 911 732
August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507
August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694
August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394
August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509
August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690
July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510
July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686
July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400
July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515
July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670
July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420
July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445
July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436
July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739
June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663
May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522
May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410
April 23 General 2,095 529
April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491
April 10 General 1,280 549
March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388
March 25 General 1,980 524
March 13 Transport occupations 975 430
March 12 General 2,850 525
February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336
February 28 General 1,470 534
February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437
February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422
February 13 General 1,490 535
February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365
January 31 General 730 541
January 23 General 1,040 543
January 10 General 1,510 546

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