On October 22, 2024, IRCC held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, issuing 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. This draw specifically targeted applicants already living and working in Canada, reflecting the continued focus on individuals with Canadian work experience.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Cutoff
The minimum CRS score required for this draw was 539, highlighting the competitive nature of CEC draws. Candidates meeting or exceeding this score received an ITA, allowing them to move forward in the permanent residency process. The CRS score is calculated based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and Canadian work experience, making it a crucial aspect of the Express Entry system.
Draws in the month of October
| Specifics | October 22 | October 21 | October 10 | October 9 | October 7 |
| Category | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Provincial Nominee Program | Level 7 in French | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 400 | 648 | 1,000 | 500 | 1,613 |
| CRS Cutoff | 539 | 791 | 444 | 539 | 743 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 UTC | August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC | September 27, 2024, at 18:56:32 UTC | February 20, 2024, at 02:57:40 UTC | March 22, 2024, at 18:36:54 UTC |
Why the CEC Draws Matter
CEC draws are vital for addressing Canada’s labor market needs by prioritizing skilled individuals already in the country. These draws not only help to retain experienced workers but also ensure that they can transition from temporary status to permanent residents more easily aligning with the immigration Level plan of 2024.
Canada’s objective of providing its workforce with people who have already adapted to the local labor market and lifestyle is in line with this strategic concentration on CEC applicants.
What Comes Next for Candidates for CEC?
The completed permanent residence application, which involves supplying necessary documentation such language test results, employment history, and educational credentials, is now due from those who were granted an ITA in this draw.
Following submission, the application will be reviewed by the IRCC, and those who are accepted will be given a confirmation of their permanent residency.
CRS Score Distribution
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 124 |
| 501-600 | 13,430 |
| 451-500 | 63,285 |
| 491-500 | 11,925 |
| 481-490 | 12,240 |
| 471-480 | 14,914 |
| 461-470 | 12,900 |
| 451-460 | 11,306 |
| 401-450 | 55,503 |
| 441-450 | 10,931 |
| 431-440 | 12,047 |
| 421-430 | 10,583 |
| 411-420 | 11,071 |
| 401-410 | 10,871 |
| 351-400 | 51,048 |
| 301-350 | 22,928 |
| 0-300 | 5,462 |
| Total | 211,780 |
Draw Trends in 2024
| Immigration Program | No. of Draws | Total Invitations | Average CRS Score | Lowest CRS Score | Highest CRS Score |
| General or No Program Specified | 9 | 14,445 | 536 | 524 | 549 |
| Targeted Draw for French Speakers | 8 | 20,400 | 390 | 336 | 446 |
| Agriculture and Agri-food draw | 1 | 150 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Transport-targeted draw | 1 | 975 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| STEM Targeted Draw | 1 | 4,500 | 491 | 491 | 491 |
| Healthcare Targeted Draw | 2 | 7,250 | 433.50 | 422 | 445 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 7 | 25,300 | 518 | 507 | 539 |
| Trades Targeted Draw | 1 | 1,800 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9 | 12,167 | 695 | 663 | 743 |
The October 22, 2024, CEC draw reaffirms Canada’s commitment to retaining highly skilled workers who have already contributed to the country’s economy. With a CRS cutoff of 539, candidates in this round are one step closer to achieving their goal of permanent residency in Canada.
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