Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have recently issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw.
Candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category received 174 ITAs. Applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816 to qualify.
This marks the second consecutive week of Express Entry draws.
Last week, IRCC invited 1,933 candidates from various categories, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and candidates demonstrating French-language proficiency.
Looking ahead, federal immigration targets under the Express Entry system are set to rise next year as outlined in IRCC’s updated Immigration Levels Plan. The department aims to admit 124,680 Express Entry candidates to Canada in the coming year.
Notably, over 82,000 of these admissions will fall under a newly introduced category called the In-Canada Focus. This category will primarily include candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Still, it may also extend to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned candidates in the Express Entry pool.
The remaining 41,700 permanent residence spots will be allocated to the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This stream will target individuals with experience in high-demand professions aligned with Canadian labor market needs.
Full Details of the Express Entry Draw: November 18, 2024
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 174
- Minimum Rank Required: 174 or higher
- Date and Time of Draw: November 18, 2024, at 15:50:45 UTC
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 816
- Tie-Breaking Rule: August 28, 2024, at 05:12:34 UTC
