Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw.
A total of 1,000 ITAs were issued in a category-based draw focusing on French-speaking candidates.
To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 444.
This was the third Express Entry draw of the week. Earlier, IRCC invited 1,613 candidates from the Express Entry pool who had Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations, requiring a minimum score of 743. Additionally, a draw on October 9 invited 500 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 539.
Full Details of Express Entry Draw: 09 October 2024
Program: French language proficiencyÂ
Invitations Issued: 1,000
Rank Required: 1,000Â or above
Date and Time of Draw: October 10, 2024 at 15:45:35 UTC
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 444
Tie-Breaking Rule: September 27, 2024 at 18:56:32 UTC
Prior to this week, the last Express Entry draw took place on September 19, where 4,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) were invited. These candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 509, which was slightly higher than the previous CEC draw on August 27, where the score was 507.
In recent months, IRCC has reduced the frequency of category-based draws, with no category-based invitations issued for categories other than French language proficiency since the healthcare-focused draw on July 5.
In recent months, IRCC has scaled back the frequency of category-based selection draws. Since the healthcare-focused draw on July 5, no category-based draws have been held for any category other than French language proficiency.
Conversely, draws for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) have become more frequent over the summer, with 21,800 ITAs issued to CEC candidates since July. This aligns with IRCC’s goal to increase “domestic” draws and reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada, helping the department achieve its permanent resident targets for the year.
This is the third draw of the month. In comparison, IRCC held four draws in October last year, inviting a total of 9,173 candidates.
Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024
