IRCC invites 1,613 Express Entry candidates across a PNP-specific draw

Surya Rathee
[Published 08 Oct, 2024 | 04:20 AM]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw. This was the first invitation round conducted by the department in October. Last month, IRCC conducted three Express Entry draws - and invited almost 6,000 candidates to apply for Canada PR.

The latest Express Entry draw was held for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. If you have been invited in this draw, you will have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to the IRCC.

Latest Express Entry Draw - Results

The latest Express Entry draw held on October 07, 2024, saw invitations being issued to 1,613 candidates across a PNP-specific draw. Invited candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 to be eligible for an invitation.

Draw No: #316
Type of draw: Provincial Nominee Program

• Number of invitations issued: 1,613
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,613 or above
• Date and time of round: October 7, 2024, at 15:02:50 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 743
• Tie-breaking rule: March 22, 2024, at 18:36:54 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the CRS score cut-off will be based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

If you did not get invited

If you were not invited, your profile will remain active in the Express Entry pool for 12 months from the date of submission. Do not withdraw your application, you may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Express Entry draw.

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Express Entry’s PNP-Specific Draws

The Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws are a key part of Canada’s immigration system, helping provinces and territories select skilled workers who can contribute to their local economies.

The Express Entry Program manages applications for three main immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class

Through the PNP, provinces can nominate candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet specific regional labour market needs.

Each province or territory participating in the PNP has its own criteria and holds regular draws to invite candidates who match their requirements. These draws help them address local labour shortages by selecting skilled workers with relevant experience and qualifications. Some of the popular provinces include Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

To be considered for a PNP draw, candidates must first create an Express Entry profile and indicate their interest in being nominated by a particular province. If selected, they receive a “provincial nomination,” which adds 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, greatly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

The PNP draws are important because they allow Canada to address specific labour market demands while helping skilled workers find a pathway to permanent residence. This system is highly beneficial for candidates with lower CRS scores, as a provincial nomination significantly boosts their chances of becoming permanent residents.

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Source: canada.ca