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New Express Entry Draw Invites 1,391 PR Applicants
Today, IRCC released another Express Entry draw, inviting 1,391 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency. As a result, this marks the third consecutive week that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has issued invitations, clearly demonstrating ongoing momentum in Canada’s immigration system.
Specifically, this Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates already present in the pool. To qualify, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 670.
Furthermore, since IRCC conducted this draw on a Wednesday and limited it to PNP candidates, additional draws may follow later this week. In particular, IRCC may target Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or STEM candidates, as recent draw patterns strongly suggest.
Details of Today’s Express Entry Draw
Below are the official details announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 1,391
- Rank required to receive an invitation: 1,391 or above
- Date and time of draw: July 16, 2024, at 15:39:40 UTC
- Lowest CRS score invited: 670
- Tie-breaking rule: May 4, 2024, at 13:27:31 UTC
Recent Express Entry Draw History
When reviewing recent Express Entry rounds, it becomes clear that IRCC continues to prioritize category-based and program-specific draws. Consequently, candidates across different skill sets have received increased opportunities.
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 draw | 2,095 | 529 |
Expected Date for the Next Express Entry Draw
Based on IRCC’s biweekly draw schedule, the next Express Entry draw is likely around July 23. However, given the recent trend of frequent and targeted draws, IRCC may announce another round even sooner, depending on labour market requirements.
