Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw. This draw specifically targeted healthcare professionals, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463.
It marks the third Express Entry draw this week, following a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on November 19 and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18. This is the second consecutive week of multiple draws under the Express Entry system.
Last week, IRCC issued 1,933 invitations across several categories, including the CEC program, PNP streams, and candidates with strong French language skills.
Canada plans to increase its immigration targets through the Express Entry system in 2025, as outlined in IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan. The government aims to welcome 124,680 Express Entry candidates next year, with over 82,000 spots allocated to a new “In-Canada Focus” category. This category will primarily cater to CEC candidates but may include those from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned streams.
The remaining 41,700 admissions will fall under the “Federal Economic Priorities” category, which will focus on professionals with experience in high-demand occupations that align with Canada’s labor market needs.
Full Details of the Express Entry Draw: November 20, 2024
- Category: Healthcare Occupations (Version 1)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 3,000
- Rank Required to be Invited to Apply: 3,000 or above
- Date and Time of Round: November 20, 2024, at 15:06:25 UTC
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 463
- Tie-Breaking Rule Date and Time: October 21, 2024, at 16:12:39 UTC
