IRCC Issues 400 Invitations to Apply in Latest CEC Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued 400 invitations to apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 547, marking it as the highest CRS cutoff for CEC draws this year.

This is the second Express Entry draw held in November, with the previous one occurring on November 12, which invited 733 candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.

This draw aligns with Canada’s newly announced Immigration Levels Plan for 2025. This plan includes a target of 124,680 new Express Entry immigrants next year. Those invited in today’s draw will contribute to next year’s admissions, either through the new In-Canada Focus targets or the Federal Economic Priorities category.

The In-Canada Focus target aims for 82,980 permanent resident admissions, primarily benefiting temporary residents already in Canada. This category represents about 40% of Canada’s total economic immigration goals for 2025, particularly for candidates in CEC or PNP categories.

Meanwhile, the Federal Economic Priorities target seeks to bring in 41,700 permanent residents across all Express Entry programs. This target focuses on candidates who can address skill shortages in healthcare, trades, or contribute to demographic goals, such as increasing French language proficiency among immigrants outside of Quebec.

Full Details of the Express Entry Draw: November 13, 2024

• Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Number of ITAs Issued: 400
• Minimum Rank Required: 400 or above
• Date and Time of Draw: November 13, 2024, at 15:58:05 UTC
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 547
• Tie-Breaking Rule: April 10, 2024, at 03:58:05 UTC

Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024