October 22: IRCC issued only 400 invitations for permanent residency in the second Express Entry draw of the week

Latest Express Entry Draws

The most recent Express Entry draws have targeted specific groups of candidates:

October 22, 2024 (Draw #320)
– Category: Canadian Experience Class
– CRS cutoff score: 539
– Invitations issued: 400

October 21, 2024 (Draw #319)
– Category: Provincial Nominee Program
– CRS cutoff score: 791
– Invitations issued: 648

October 10, 2024 (Draw #318)
– Category: French language proficiency
– CRS cutoff score: 444
– Invitations issued: 1,000

Current CRS Score Distribution

As of August 14, 2024, the distribution of CRS scores in the Express Entry pool is as follows:

CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates
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601-1200 | 125
501-600 | 11,055
451-500 | 61,210
401-450 | 52,261
351-400 | 53,137
301-350 | 24,690
0-300 | 5,482

The total number of candidates in the pool is 207,960.

CRS Score Trends in 2024

Throughout 2024, CRS score requirements have varied significantly based on the draw category:

– General draws: Average CRS of 536 (range: 524-549)
– Provincial Nominee Program: Average CRS of 695 (range: 663-743)
– Canadian Experience Class: Average CRS of 519 (range: 507-539)
– French-speaking candidates: Average CRS of 390 (range: 336-446)
– Specific occupation draws: Varied from 430 for transport sector to 491 for STEM professions

These trends indicate that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to use targeted draws to address specific labor market needs and immigration goals. Candidates are encouraged to improve their CRS scores and keep their profiles updated to increase their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply in future draws.

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