Express Entry Draw | 648 PNP Candidates Receives Selection

Express Entry Draw | 648 PNP Candidates Receives Selection

Soundarya Rudrappa Published:
October 24, 2024

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw that was conducted exclusively for Express Entry candidates in the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) category. This was the second PNP-only draw this month, with the previous draw on October 7 inviting 1,613 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 743. For today's draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.

In the recent days, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been conducting several Express Entry draws, including PNP-only draws. As of 30 May 30, a total of 12,815 ITAs have been issued by IRCC. This underscores the IRCC's unwavering dedication to expanding draws for Express Entry applicants residing in Canada as temporary residents, in accordance with the Immigration Levels Plan.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to process Express Entry applications within six months, increasing the chances of admission in 2025 for those who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in draws during the latter part of the year. The next plan for 2025–2027 is expected to be announced by November 1st of this year. It is anticipated that a total of 110,770 people will arrive in Canada in 2024, but the specific details of this goal have not yet been made public by the IRCC.


A chart depicting the CRS cut-off scores for the last 10 EE draws

Source: Owlspriority Immigration internal, IRCC

Chart Analysis:

The chart illustrates a noticeable pattern in the recent Express Entry draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and this trend has been received with enthusiasm. There has been a decrease in the cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, in each separate category, resulting in a higher number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) being issued to eligible candidates. This adjustment has been made to ensure that IRCC achieves its multi-year immigration target for 2024-26, aiming to welcome over 485,000 new immigrants by the end of 2024.



What is Express Entry (EE) and how does it work?

Express Entry is an electronic selection system used by the Federal as well as Provincial governments of Canada [to select], as well as designated Canadian employers [to nominate] candidates for Canadian permanent residence under three of its popular economic [skilled] immigration programs. Candidates eligible for any of the above programs are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the Express Entry Pool. It is based on their Core/Human capital factors such as age, work experience, education, and language ability in English and/or French, etc. And, based on scores, candidates are periodically invited (or nominated) for permanent residence.

What is the New Category-based selection in Express Entry?

Category-based selection in Express Entry refers to the practice of holding rounds of invitations that specifically target candidates with certain attributes or qualifications. These attributes could include proficiency in French language or work experience in specific occupations facing shortages. In the context mentioned, the categories include:

French-language proficiency: candidates demonstrating proficiency in the French language.

Occupation-specific draws: candidates with work experience in the below five key occupations facing shortages:

  • Healthcare
  • STEM Professions (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
  • Trades
  • Transport
  • Agriculture and Agri-food

The rationale behind category-based EE Selection is to address labour shortages in critical sectors of the Canadian economy. Canada aims to welcome more skilled workers to alleviate these shortages, especially considering the anticipated retirement of up to nine million Canadians by 2030. The Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, emphasizes the importance of skilled immigration in eliminating these shortages.

Check if you qualify for Express Entry. Check out our Settlement Resources to learn how to find employment in Canada, making your initial days stress-free, etc.

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