Latest Express Entry General Draw Issued 1,490 ITAs
Canada invites 1,490 in new Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its latest Express Entry draw on February 13, issuing 1,490 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a general draw. Candidates were required to attain a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 535.
In 2024, IRCC has organized a total of five draws thus far. The initial draw on January 10 invited 1,510 candidates with a minimum CRS of 546 in a general draw. Subsequently, two more general draws were held on January 23, inviting 1,040 candidates with a minimum CRS of 543, and on January 31, inviting 730 candidates with a minimum score of 541.
The most substantial draw of the year occurred on February 1, where 7,000 candidates were invited in a category-based selection draw for Express Entry candidates with French language proficiency.
Details of the draw: February 13, 2024
- Total ITAs issued: 1,490
- Type of draw: General
- Date and time of round: February 13, 2024 at 14:18:53 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 535
- Tie-breaking rule: February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 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.
Express Entry Draw Results Summary for 2024:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a summary of Express Entry draws since June 2023:
New Language Test to Be Allowed For Immigration
Additionally, effective January 30, IRCC has expanded the options for English language testing by accepting the Pearson Test of English Core (PTE) for all immigration streams, excluding the Student Direct Stream. This provides Express Entry candidates with an alternative when submitting their language proficiency results to the IRCC website.
Candidates must achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score, which varies based on the Express Entry managed program they are applying for, evaluating their language ability in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. For instance, Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants need a CLB of 7 in all categories, while Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates require a score of 7 for NOC TEER categories 0 or 1, and CLB 5 for categories 2 or 3. Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates need a minimum CLB level of 5 for speaking and listening and at least level 4 for reading and writing.
The PTE is now the third option for Express Entry candidates to submit their English language test results to IRCC, alongside the CELPIP General and IELTS General Training. IRCC approved the inclusion of PTE as an accepted language test last year.
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List of Provincial Nominee Program
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
