INVITATIONS IN THE FIRST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW 2024
The first Express Entry Draw 2024 of the year has seen invites sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Draw Overview
In a general draw, the department asked 1,510 applicants to apply.
A minimum score of 546 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was necessary.
Candidates from all Express Entry administered programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), are taken into consideration for a general draw. Targeted human capital traits and jobs are not mentioned.
In contrast with the Express Section draw on December 18, 2023, the CRS cut-off score has increased by 4.
Moreover, the number of invitations increased from 1325 to 1510 when compared with the past all program draw on December 18, 2023.
Details of the Express Entry draw 2024 today
- Number of invitations issued: 1,510
- To be invited to apply, you must have Rank: 1,510 or above
- Date and time of round: January 10, 2024, at 16:59:13 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 546
- Tie-breaking rule: December 31, 2023, at 18:23:22 UTC
Draw Types
Of the 42 draws in 2023, the majority were all-program draws that considered candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class. But in 2023, the IRCC did not provide any ITAs to candidates for the FSTP.
Nineteen Express Entry draw 2024 were all-program, five were restricted to PNP, one to FSWP, and the remaining seventeen were based on category selection.
CRS Score Range
ITAs in 2023 were issued to the following, according to recent IRCC data:
- 56,223 applicants with CRS scores between 451 and 500 were considered.
- 4,433 applicants with CRS scores in the 500–600 range.
- 1,011 individuals with CRS scores ranging from 601 to 1200 were considered.
Based on the draw-type
| Type of Draw | Date | Lowest CRS | Date | Highest CRS |
| All-Program | March 29 | 481 (7,000 invitations) | December 06 | 561 (4,750 invitations) |
| Category-based selection | September 28 | 354 (600 invitations) | July 05 and October 25 | 486 (300+500 invitations) |
| Provincial Nominee Program | May 10 | 691 (589 invitations) | February 15 | 791 (699 invitations) |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | February 02 | 489 (3,300 invitations) |
The Rhythm of Draws
Express Entry draw 2024 in the first half of 2023 maintained a predictable frequency, occurring every two weeks. However, the introduction of category-based draws added an element of surprise. The latter half of the year witnessed a trend of concentrated draws, particularly in December, underscoring the adaptability of the system.
Summary of Express Entry draws since June 2023
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| Dec 19 | Trade occupations | 1,000 | 425 |
| Dec 18 | All-program | 1,325 | 542 |
| Dec 8 | STEM occupations | 5,900 | 481 |
| Dec 7 | French language proficiency | 1,000 | 470 |
| Dec 6 | All-program | 4,750 | 561 |
| Oct 26 | Healthcare occupations | 3,600 | 431 |
| Oct 25 | French language proficiency | 300 | 486 |
| Oct 24 | PNP-only | 1,548 | 776 |
| Oct 10 | All-program | 3,725 | 500 |
| Sept 28 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 600 | 354 |
| Sept 27 | French language proficiency | 500 | 472 |
| Sept 26 | All-program | 3,000 | 504 |
| Sept 20 | Transport occupations | 1,000 | 435 |
| Sept 19 | All-program | 3,200 | 531 |
| Aug 15 | All-program | 4,300 | 496 |
| Aug 3 | Trade occupations | 1,500 | 388 |
| Aug 2 | French language proficiency | 800 | 435 |
| Aug 1 | All-program | 2,000 | 517 |
| July 12 | French language proficiency | 3,800 | 375 |
| July 11 | All-program | 800 | 505 |
| July 7 | French language proficiency | 2,300 | 439 |
| July 6 | Healthcare occupations | 1500 | 463 |
| July 5 | STEM occupations | 500 | 486 |
| July 4 | All-program | 700 | 511 |
| June 28 | Healthcare occupations | 500 | 476 |
| June 27 | All-program | 4,300 | 486 |
| June 8 | All-program | 4,800 | 486 |
Gearing Up for Express Entry 2024
According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2024–2026, which was just published, 110,000 new permanent residents will be granted entry into Canada via Express Entry in 2024.
The IRCC sought admission for 82,880 Express Entry candidates in 2023. The department issued 110,266 ITAs from the first draw of the year on January 11 and the draw on December 21.
This does not imply that every applicant will be granted entry into Canada before the end of the year, since the IRCC may require up to six months to complete an EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW 2024 application. It is anticipated that many of the 2023 ITAs will be accepted in 2024.
Processing times for Express Entry are renowned for being comparatively quick. Because most applications are approved in less than six months, it is an attractive option for those looking for a quick immigration process. The fact that candidates from all around Canada can apply for EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW 2024, regardless of the province or territory they choose to settle in, is one of its greatest benefits. You are not restricted by Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in terms of where you can go.
Applying for a Canada PR visa now is the best option given the approaching record-breaking immigration targets and the back-to-back invitation rounds.
