Canadian Express Entry Draw: Everything To Know

Canadian Express Entry Draw 2024: History, drawing 2024, Drawings over the years, Dates of 2024 drawings, Recent News And Everything To Know

The Canadian Express Entry system continues to be a popular pathway for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residency in Canada. Managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the system selects candidates based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, which also consider factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency¹.

Recent Draws

The latest Express Entry draw took place on August 13, 2024. This draw was program-specific, targeting candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Key Draws in 2024

Here are some notable draws from 2024:

• July 31, 2024: 5,000 ITAs issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 510¹.
• July 30, 2024: 964 ITAs issued to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 686¹.
• Also July 18, 2024: 1,800 ITAs issued to candidates with French language proficiency, with a minimum CRS score of 400¹.
• July 17, 2024: 6,300 ITAs issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 515¹.

How Express Entry Works

The Express Entry system manages applications for three main economic immigration programs:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
2. Also Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Regular draws are conducted, and also those with the highest scores receive ITAs to apply for permanent residency¹.

Category-Based Draws

Since June 2023, IRCC has introduced category-based draws to address specific labor market needs. These draws focus on candidates with work experience in targeted occupations. Such as healthcare, STEM, and trades².

Drawings Over the Years

Since its inception, the Express Entry system has seen a variety of draw types:

• General Draws: Open to all candidates meeting the minimum CRS score.
• Also Program-Specific Draws: Targeting specific immigration programs like CEC, FSWP, or FSTP.
• Category-Based Draws: Introduced in June 2023, these draws focus on candidates with specific skills or work experience, such as healthcare or STEM occupations².

Predictions for Future Draws

The next Express Entry draw is expected to take place on August 14, 2024. Typically, draws are conducted every two weeks on Wednesdays.