In the most recent PNP-only Express Entry lottery, the IRCC issued 648 ITAs with a minimum CRS score of 791. Learn about the latest immigration and Express Entry trends in Canada.
Overview of Recent Draw
An additional Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw was held by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which sent out 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified applicants. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed in this round was 791. After a previous draw on October 7 that awarded 1,613 ITAs to candidates with a minimum score of 743, this is the second PNP-only draw in October.
Express Entry Draw Patterns
The IRCC keeps up its practice of performing several Express Entry draws with at least one PNP-specific draw every two weeks. 12,815 ITAs have been granted by the IRCC through PNP-only draws since May 30. This trend is indicative of the department’s deliberate attempts to give preference to applicants who are employed and dwell in Canada, with the goal of balancing the number of temporary and permanent residents in accordance with Canada’s immigration goals.
Upcoming Immigration Levels Plan
Targets for 2025–2027 will be outlined in the next Immigration Levels Plan, which is scheduled for release on November 1. As of right now, the IRCC has set a target of 110,770 permanent residents by 2024; however, it is uncertain if this objective has been reached. Given the department’s six-month processing standard for Express Entry applications, people who receive ITAs in the second half of the year are more likely to complete their permanent residency in 2025.
Understanding Express Entry
1. Canada’s main application management system for the three main economic immigration categories is called Express Entry.
2. Federal Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
3. Program for Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP)
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used by the system to assess applicants according to a number of important criteria, including age, education, employment history, language ability, and more. The top-scoring candidates for CRS are encouraged to submit an application for permanent residency. Candidates nominated by the PNP gain an extra 600 points, greatly increasing their prospects of being granted an ITA.
2024 Express Entry Draw Summary
An overview of previous Express Entry draws for 2024 may be seen below, together with information on the kinds of draws, the quantity of ITAs granted, and the associated minimum CRS scores:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 |
| October 10 | French Language Proficiency | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 9 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
| October 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 |
| September 19 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 509 |
| September 13 | French Language Proficiency | 1,000 | 446 |
| September 9 | Provincial Nominee Program | 911 | 732 |
| August 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 |
| August 26 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,121 | 694 |
Conclusion
The Immigration and Refugee Council of Canada (IRCC) has demonstrated its dedication to bolstering Canada’s labor market by admitting candidates who already have strong ties to the nation by consistently focusing on Express Entry draws, especially those that target PNP candidates. These drawings will keep being crucial in determining the immigration landscape of Canada while we wait for the Immigration Levels Plan to be released.