Today, the first Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) since September 2021 issued 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
This is great news for CEC candidates, but the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was high at 522.
Latest Express Entry Draw – May 31, 2024
- Round of Invitation #297
- Express Entry Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of invitations issued: 3,000
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000 or above
- Date and time of round: May 31, 2024 at12:48:30 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 522
- Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024, at 18:58:58 UTC
Tie-breaking rule: When multiple candidates have the same lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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CRS Score Distribution of Latest Express Entry Draw
Now that IRCC has restarted CEC draws, whether the cutoff score drops will depend on how often and how many invitations they issue each round.
Click here to see the updated list of 101 professions that, as of September 8, 2023, are eligible to receive an additional 50 CRS points for a qualification certificate, as per the IRCC.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| 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 |
Canada Express Entry System
The Express Entry System handles applications for three main immigration programs in Canada: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Candidates are ranked using a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This score is based on factors like age, education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability.
What is Category-based Selection?
On May 2023, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced six additional draw categories for candidates in the Express Entry system.
These categories specifically targeted individuals with proficient French skills or significant work experience in:
