Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw, issuing 676 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 705.
This draw comes after a busy November, during which six Express Entry draws were conducted, resulting in 5,507 ITAs for permanent residency.
In line with recent trends, candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) continue to benefit from regular draws aimed at their streams. This trend is expected to continue as Canada rolls out its new “In-Canada” focus category, which aims to prioritize applicants from the CEC and other regional programs, while also providing potential opportunities for candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
As detailed in Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, this category has been allocated 82,980 permanent residency spots for the upcoming year, accounting for over 40% of the total admissions planned.
Moreover, candidates with strong French language skills will likely see an increase in ITA opportunities in 2025. As part of IRCC’s Francophone immigration strategy, the annual target for French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec will rise to 29,235 admissions, with further increases anticipated for 2026 and 2027.
Full Details of the Express Entry Draw: December 2, 2024
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 676
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 676 or above
- Date and time of round: December 02, 2024 at 15:37:54 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 705
- Tie-breaking rule: November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC
