Through the Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program, Canada extends an invitation to 648 candidates for permanent residence. Learn the essentials of the most recent October 2024 draw.

Through its Express Entry system, Canada still welcomes foreign nationals to seek for permanent residence. The 319th draw of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), was held on October 21, 2024. The regular biweekly drawings that entice qualified workers to relocate to Canada include this event.

Details of the Draw

Candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program’s Express Entry pool received 648 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent round. Eligibility required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791. The draw was held on October 21, 2024, at 15:12:14 UTC. Profiles submitted before to August 13, 2024, at 20:04:52 UTC were exempt from the tie-breaking rule.

The chance to apply for permanent residency and start the process of living and working in a particular Canadian province or territory is now available to candidates who were invited through this draw.

Previous Draw Results

On October 7, 2024, 1,613 candidates were invited to the previous Provincial Nominee Program draw. There were minor differences in scoring requirements between draws, as evidenced by the minimum CRS score of 743 for that particular draw.

Understanding the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The goal of the Provincial Nominee Program is to draw in qualified individuals who possess the training, professional background, and skills necessary to support the economy of a province or territory. Every Canadian region has its own immigration policies, which frequently target particular demographics including students, businesspeople, and skilled or semi-skilled workers.

Express Entry System and CRS Ranking

The main pathway for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residency in Canada is the Express Entry system. In addition to the Provincial Nominee Program, it encompasses initiatives like the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which evaluates variables like age, education, work experience, and language competence, is used to rank candidates. The top-ranked applicants in each draw receive invitations.

Recent ITAs Issued in Other Programs

– October 9, 2024: With a minimum CRS score of 539, 500 invites were sent via the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

– October 10, 2024: Under the French-language proficiency program, 1,000 invitations were sent out, with a minimum CRS score of 444.

Looking Ahead

For talented workers looking to establish themselves in Canada, the Express Entry drawings continue to be an important route. Candidates are urged to keep their profiles up to date in order to improve their chances of being invited to future draws, which are held on a regular basis.