With a CRS cut-off of 509, the IRCC issued 4,000 ITAs in the most recent Canadian Experience Class draw. Learn the essentials about immigration updates and draws for Express Entry holders.
In the most recent Express Entry draw, 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were sent to candidates who fit the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
To be eligible for this draw, candidates had to receive a minimum of 509 points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Compared to the previous CEC draw on August 27, which called for a CRS score of 507, this is an increase.
The draw that happened today, September 19, 2024, is the biggest CEC draw since 5,000 candidates received ITAs on July 31. It comes after two Express Entry draws held the week before, in which candidates who could speak French well were given 1,000 ITAs and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) provided 911 ITAs.
Here’s a summary of the Express Entry draw results so far in 2024:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 15 | French language proficiency | 2,000 | 394 |
| August 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 |
| August 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 763 | 690 |
| July 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 |
| July 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 |
| July 18 | French language proficiency | 1,800 | 400 |
| July 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8 | French proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5 | Healthcare occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| July 4 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| July 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 |
| June 19 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 |
| May 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| 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 |
An overview of Canada’s continuous attempts to attract talented workers to boost the labor market is given in this review, with a focus on people with French language proficiency, Canadian job experience, and those nominated through provincial programs.