Express Entry Draw Fresh Rounds of Invitations
In the most recent Express Entry draw conducted on April 23rd, a total of 2,095 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued in a standard round of invitations.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) threshold remains notably elevated, standing at 529 points.
Certainly, the CRS score in the April 23 draw notably decreased compared to the preceding General draw on April 10, declining by 20 points from 549 to 529.
Earlier, on April 11th, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 invitations for permanent residency in the first round of invitations in 2024, which targeted candidates with backgrounds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations.
Summary of Express Entry draw conducted on April 23rd
Round type: General
Number of invitations issued: 2,095
Date and time of round: April 23, 2024 at 16:54:59 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 529
Tie-breaking rule: November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC
Express Entry Draws: 2024
| Draw # | Minimum CRS Score Required | Date of Draw | # of ITAs Issued |
| 294 | 529 (General) | April 23, 2024 | 2,095 |
| 293 | 491 (*STEM occupations only) | April 11, 2024 | 4,500 |
| 292 | 549 (General) | April 10, 2024 | 1,280 |
| 291 | 338 (*French language proficiency only) | March 26, 2024 | 1,500 |
| 290 | 524 (General) | March 25, 2024 | 1,980 |
| 289 | 430 (*Transport occupations only) | March 13, 2024 | 975 |
| 288 | 525 (General) | March 12, 2024 | 2,850 |
| 287 | 336 (*French language proficiency only) | February 29, 2024 | 2,500 |
| 286 | 534 (General) | February 28, 2024 | 1,470 |
| 285 | 437 (*Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations only) | February 16, 2024 | 150 |
| 284 | 422 (*Healthcare occupations only) | February 14, 2024 | 3,500 |
| 283 | 535 (General) | February 13, 2024 | 1,490 |
| 282 | 365 (*French language proficiency only) | February 1, 2024 | 7,000 |
| 281 | 541 (General) | January 31, 2024 | 730 |
| 280 | 543 (General) | January 23, 2024 | 1,040 |
| 279 | 546 (General) | January 10, 2024 |
