Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.
In this healthcare-specific category-based draw, 3,000 ITAs were sent to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463.
This marks the third Express Entry draw within a single week, following a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on November 19 and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18. It is also the second consecutive week of multiple Express Entry draws.
The previous week saw a total of 1,933 ITAs issued across various categories, including CEC, PNP, and French-speaking candidates.
According to IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, the federal government is set to increase Express Entry targets for next year, aiming to welcome 124,680 candidates.
Of these, over 82,000 admissions will be allocated to a new category, the In-Canada Focus category. This will predominantly include candidates from the CEC but may also feature those in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned streams.
Additionally, 41,700 permanent residence admissions are reserved for the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This stream targets candidates with expertise in in-demand occupations critical to Canada’s labor market needs.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is Canada’s application management system for three primary economic immigration programs:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Applicants are evaluated using the CRS, which awards points based on factors like age, occupation, language proficiency, education, and work experience.
Additional CRS points can be earned for having a sibling in Canada, applying as a couple, or combining Canadian and foreign work or education experience.
Candidates with a provincial nomination under an enhanced PNP stream receive an extra 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of securing an ITA.
Those with the highest CRS scores are most likely to receive an ITA in future Express Entry draws, provided they meet the draw’s specific criteria.
Summary of 2024 Express Entry Results
The recent draws reflect IRCC’s commitment to meeting Canada’s immigration targets while addressing labor market demands and prioritizing qualified candidates across different streams.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20 | Healthcare occupations | 3,000 | 463 |
| November 19 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| November 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 174 | 816 |
| November 15 | French language proficiency | 800 | 478 |
| November 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 547 |
| November 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 812 |
| October 23 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 433 |
| October 22 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| October 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 |
| October 10 | French language proficiency | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 9 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
| October 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 |
| 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 |