Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw.
A total of 1,613 ITAs were issued in a draw specifically targeting candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. To be eligible, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743.
The most recent draw before today took place on September 19, where 4,000 candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) alone. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 509, which was slightly higher than the previous CEC draw on August 27, where the cutoff was 507.
CEC-specific draws have become more frequent throughout the summer, with IRCC issuing a total of 21,800 ITAs to CEC candidates since July. This aligns with IRCC’s plan to increase “domestic” draws and reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada. The approach also supports the department’s effort to achieve its permanent residency goals for the year.
Today marks the first draw of the month. In October last year, IRCC held four draws, inviting a total of 9,173 candidates.
Full Details of Express Entry Draw: 08 October 2024
Program: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,613
Rank Required to be Invited to Apply: 1,613 or above
Date and Time of Round: October 7, 2024 at 15:02:50 UTC
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 743
Tie-Breaking Rule: March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC
Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024
