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Latest Express Entry Draw Welcomes 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Applicants to Canada

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    Express Entry Draw Welcomes 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Applicants to Canada​

    Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Department (IRCC) has recently dispatched invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry program on 31st May 2024.
    The department distributed 3,000 ITAs in a targeted draw for candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program.
    Candidates had to achieve a minimum score of 522 in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to qualify.
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    Details of the draw: May 31, 2024​

    • Total ITAs issued: 3,000
    • Type of draw: Canadian Experience Class
    • Date and time of round: May 31, 2024 at12:48:30 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 522
    • Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC
    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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    More about the draw:​

    Today’s draw marks the second of the week, following a specialized draw on May 30 for Express Entry candidates nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This is the first draw specifically tailored for CEC candidates since September 14, 2021. Notably, it featured the lowest CRS score requirement for a non-category-based draw this year.
    These draws signify the first program-specific selections since the adoption of category-based selection in May 2023. They reflect IRCC’s commitment to conducting more “domestic draws” to facilitate the transition of temporary residents to permanent residency and to decrease the overall number of temporary residents in Canada.
    Program-specific draws exclusively consider candidates under specific permanent residency programs from the Express Entry pool, unlike general draws that encompass applicants from all programs.

    About previous draws:​

    The May 30 draw was the first Express Entry draw since April 24, following a hiatus of one month. While IRCC hasn’t disclosed the reason for the pause, they mentioned in a recent Access to Information Request that all draws this year would adhere to a predetermined schedule, undisclosed to the public. Draw size and frequency will be determined based on admission targets for 2024 and 2025, and processing capacity may also play a role.
    Before the pause, there were four draws in April. The initial draw on April 10 invited 1,280 candidates, followed by a category-based selection draw for STEM occupations the next day, granting 4,500 ITAs to candidates. The remaining two draws occurred on April 23 and 24, inviting 2,095 and 1,400 candidates, respectively.
    As per recent Access to Information, French proficiency is expected to be a key factor in category-based selection draws in 2024 due to the high employability of bilingual candidates. STEM occupations will receive the second-highest number of ITAs at 25%, followed by healthcare occupations at 15%. Transport, trades, and agriculture and agri-food categories will account for 5% or less of all ITAs issued in such draws this year.
    The remaining 21.5% of ITAs were slated to be issued in general draws, with no mention of program-specific draws.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024​

    Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522
    May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
    April 24 French language proficiency (2024-1) 1,400 410
    April 23 New Express Entry- General Category Draw 2,095 529
    April 11 STEM Occupations Express Entry Draw 4,500 491
    April 10 General Express Entry Draw 1,280 549
    March 26 French language proficiency 1500 388
    March 25 General Draw 1980 524
    March 13 Transport occupations (2024-1) 975 430
    March 12 General 2850 525
    February 29 French language proficiency (2024-1) 2500 336
    February 28 General Draw 1470 534
    February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437
    February 14 Healthcare Occupations 3500 422
    February 13 General 1,490 535
    February 1 French language proficiency (2023-1) 7,000 365
    January 31 Express Entry General Draw 730 541
    January 23 General Second Express Entry Draw Of 2024 1,040 543
    January 10 General First Express Entry Draw Of 2024 1,510 546

    Express Entry Draw Reports​

    Draw Date Number of invitations Minimum CRS points Article Title
    297 May 31 3,000 522 Latest Express Entry Draw Canadian Experience Class Applicants to Canada #297
    296 April 24 1400 410 Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry Draw #296
    295 April 24 1400 410 French language proficiency (2024-1) Express Entry Draw #295
    294 April 23 2095 529 General Category Express Entry Draw #294
    293 April 11 4,500 491 STEM Occupations Express Entry Draw #293
    292 April 10 1280 549 General Express Entry Draw #292
    291 March 26 1500 388 lowest CRS Score 388 – Latest Express Entry Draw #291
    290 March 25 1,980 524 lowest CRS Score 524 – Latest Express Entry Draw #290
    289 March 13 975 430 lowest CRS Score – Latest Express Entry Draw #289
    288 March 12 2850 525 Latest Express Entry Draw #288 – lowest CRS Score
    287 February 29 2500 336 French language proficiency (2024-1) Latest Express Entry Draw Today #287 – lowest CRS Score
    286 February 28 1470 534 General 1,470 Invited in Latest Express Entry General Draw
    285 February 16 150 437 Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1) Canada invites 150 Express Entry candidates for agriculture and agri-food workers
    284 February 14 3500 422 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) Express Entry Healthcare draw
    283 February 13 1490 535 General Draw latest Express Entry General Draw
    282 February 1 7,000 365 French language proficiency (2023-1) Express Entry Latest Draw French language proficiency (2023-1)
    281 January 31 730 541 All Program Express Entry Latest Draw
    280 January 23 1,040 543 All Program Second Express Entry Draw Of 2024
    279 January 10 1,510 546 All Program First Express Entry Draw Of 2024

    What is Express Entry?​

    Express Entry serves as a platform managing three of Canada’s leading economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
    While each program has distinct eligibility criteria, they all undergo assessment using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
    Through CRS, candidates receive scores based on various human capital factors, including work experience, occupation, language proficiency, age, education, and whether they are immigrating with a spouse or partner.
    Scores are tallied to determine candidates’ final CRS score. Higher scores increase the likelihood of receiving an ITA in subsequent Express Entry draws.
    In May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates with specific work experience or language skills. These categories include healthcare occupations, STEM professions, trades occupations, transport occupations, agriculture and agri-food occupations, and strong French proficiency. These categories are expected to remain unchanged in 2024, but adjustments may occur in 2025.
    Immigration candidates must be in the Express Entry pool and meet category-specific requirements to be considered.
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