Express Entry Draw PR Invitations
In the first Express Entry draw of March 2024, a total of 2,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued. The cutoff score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 525 points. As a result, all profiles in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score equal to or higher than 525 received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency. This attraction is a reflection of Canada’s continuous efforts to lure in skilled immigrants and use its immigration policies to support diversity and economic expansion inside the country.
The detailed rundown of today’s Express Entry draw is as follows:
- Express Entry Draw 288
- Date of Draw: March 12, 2024 at 15:58:07 UTC
- Number of Invitations Issued: 2,850
- Minimum CRS: 525
- Program Specified: General
- Tie-breaking rule: March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC
Overview of February 2024 Express Entry Draws
In February, there were a total of six draws, resulting in invitations being extended to 16,110 candidates. The month commenced and concluded with draws targeting specific categories, focusing on individuals with proficient French language skills. The first draw occurred on February 1, inviting 7,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 365. The last draw, held on February 29, invited 2,500 candidates with a minimum score of 336, marking the lowest CRS score requirement in any draw thus far in the year.
February 2024 Category-Specific Draws
The four intervening draws included two more category-specific draws. On February 14, 3,500 candidates in healthcare occupations were invited, requiring a minimum CRS of 422. Similarly, on February 16, 150 candidates in agriculture and agri-food occupations were invited with a minimum score of 437.
February 2024 General Express Entry Draws
Additionally, two general Express Entry Draw PR were conducted by IRCC in February. On February 13, 1,490 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 535, followed by another draw on February 28, where 1,470 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 534.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF CRS SCORES WITHIN THE POOL PRIOR TO TODAY’S EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW VARIED AMONG CANDIDATES.
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 965 |
| 501-600 | 9,567 |
| 451-500 | 59,371 |
| 491-500 | 7,574 |
| 481-490 | 10,095 |
| 471-480 | 17,137 |
| 461-470 | 13,373 |
| 451-460 | 11,192 |
| 401-450 | 50,695 |
| 441-450 | 10,265 |
| 431-440 | 10,474 |
| 421-430 | 9,110 |
| 411-420 | 10,407 |
| 401-410 | 10,439 |
| 351-400 | 56,178 |
| 301-350 | 29,305 |
| 0-300 | 5,406 |
| Total | 211,487 |
THE LATEST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW INCLUDED CANDIDATES FROM ALL ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
“Understanding Canada’s Express Entry System: A Pathway to Skilled Immigration”
Overview of the Express Entry System
The Express Entry system is an automated platform utilized to manage applications from skilled professionals seeking permanent residency in Canada. It encompasses three main programs:
- The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Process of Submitting an Express Entry Profile
Upon submitting an online profile, candidates’ eligibility for an Express Entry Draw PR program is assessed by the federal government. Successful candidates are then placed into the Express Entry pool and assigned a ranking through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Candidates’ CRS scores are determined based on various factors including age, education level, professional background, language proficiency, among others.
Subsequently, the Canadian government selects the highest-ranked candidates from the Express Entry Draw PR pool and issues them Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
Additionally, Canada offers specific streams through which individuals with certain qualifications may be selected and issued ITAs.
