Express Entry draw held on April
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,280 people to apply for permanent residence in the most recent Express Entry draw, which took place on April 10, 2024.
For this all-program draw, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 549. This means that applicants who scored 549 points or more were invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
An overview of today’s Express Entry draw:
- Category: General
- Number of invitations issued: 1,280
- Qualifications needed to be invited to apply: 1,280 or above
- The round’s date and time: April 10, 2024 at 13:11:33 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 549
- Tie-breaking rule: March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC
This latest draw is part of the federal government’s efforts to welcome over 500,000 new permanent residents to Canada in 2024, in line with its ambitious immigration targets. The draw saw a higher number of invitations issued compared to recent express entry rounds, indicating the government’s commitment to addressing Canada’s labor force needs through the economic immigration programs.
Summary of the Express Entry Draws in March:
| Description | March 26, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | March 13, 2024 | March 12, 2024 |
| Draw type | Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French | General or all program draws | Targeted draw for 10 transport occupations | General or all program draws |
| Invitations | 1,500 | 1,980 | 975 | 2,850 |
| CRS Cutoff | 388 | 524 | 430 | 525 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
By awarding an ITA at 549 CRS points to the lowest-ranked candidate in this draw, the government is making it abundantly evident that it is prioritizing the recruitment of highly trained workers who can contribute to the Canadian economy. The government’s efforts to meet immigration targets and promote the long-term development of the nation are progressing with this draw.
