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Express Entry Draw 6300 CEC Candidate selected

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July 18, 2024

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Naju Gadhavi

Express entry CEC Draw

Express Entry Draw Picked 6,300 CEC Candidates

Recently, there was a new draw for Canadian Express Entry. 6,300 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were called to the Express Entry draw #304, which had the lowest CRS score of 515.

There is hope for CEC applicants in the pool as a result of this, as there have been more than twice as many invites given as in the first CEC-only Express Entry lottery in May 2024.

Trying to navigate the Canadian Express Entry system can feel like a complicated game. we need points to win (get invited to apply for permanent residence), but how many points are enough? It depends!

One thing that can seriously boost your score is a provincial nominee program.

  • Draw Number: 304
  • Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Date: July 17, 2024
  • Invitations Issued: 3,600
  • Minimum CRS Required: 515

 

With 17,361 invitations to apply given out thus far, July has surpassed the 16,110 invitations sent out in February 2024 to become the top month for Express Entry.

Category-based selection

In 2023, the IRCC introduced category-based selection as a means of focusing in greater detail on Express Entry applicants who have the most potential to improve a particular demography or assist Canada in immediately filling critical labor shortages. Consequently, this new approach aims to better align immigration targets with Canada’s economic and demographic needs.

To that end, the department introduced six potential categories in 2023 and announced earlier this year that these categories will remain in place until 2025. They include:

  • Healthcare occupations
  • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
  • Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
  • Transport occupations
  • Agriculture and agri-food occupations
  • French-language proficiency

 

An overview of the 2024 Express Entry draw

Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
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

 

In summary, the recent Express Entry draw #304 has provided a significant boost for CEC candidates, with 6,300 invitations issued and a minimum CRS score of 515, marking a record low. The IRCC’s category-based selection focuses on key labor needs, enhancing opportunities within the system.

Navigating the complexities of Canadian immigration can be challenging, but SPS Canada Immigration is here to help. With expert guidance, we can maximize your CRS score and identify the best pathways for you. Trust SPS Canada Immigration to make your dream of becoming a permanent resident in Canada a reality.

 


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