Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw.
In this round, 500 ITAs were given exclusively to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539.
Earlier this week, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,613 Express Entry candidates with Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739.
Prior to this, on September 19, IRCC conducted a draw exclusively for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, inviting 4,000 applicants with a minimum CRS score of 509, which was slightly higher than the previous CEC draw on August 27, where the minimum score was 507.
CEC-specific draws have become more frequent over the summer, with IRCC issuing 21,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to CEC candidates since July. This aligns with the department’s strategy to increase the number of “domestic” draws and reduce the temporary resident population in Canada, helping to meet its permanent residency targets for the year.
This draw marks the second round of invitations for October. In contrast, last October, IRCC held four draws, inviting a total of 9,173 candidates.
Full Details of Express Entry Draw: 09 October 2024
Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Invitations Issued: 500
Rank Required: 500 or above
Date and Time of Draw: October 9, 2024, at 14:22:23 UTC
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 539
Tie-Breaking Rule: February 20, 2024, at 02:57:40 UTC
Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024
