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Express Entry Draw 6300 CEC Candidate selected

July 18, 2024

Naju Gadhavi

Express Entry Draw

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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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