On May 31, 2024, the latest Express Entry draw sent 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘Canadian Experience Class (CEC)’ draw.
Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522 or higher have received invitations.
IRCC started the CEC draw again after stopping for 32 months since September 2021.
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: If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
On May 30th, Canada issued 2,985 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a PNP-only draw.
| Specifics | May 31 | May 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 3,000 | 2,985 |
| CRS Cutoff | 522 | 676 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 19, 2024, at 18:58:58 UTC | January 19, 2024, at 18:32:21 UTC |
CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of May 29, 2024
Express Entry Draws In April 2024
Express Entry Draws In March 2024
Below are the details of Express Entry rounds of invitations in March 2024:
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Express Entry Draws in February 2024
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 |
Click here to see the updated list of 100 professions that, as of September 8, 2023, are eligible to receive an additional 50 CRS points for a qualification certificate, as per the IRCC.
Details of Express Entry Draws in 2023
Details of Express Entry Draws in 2023
On December 20, 2023, the Express Entry draw targeting transport occupations sent out 670 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The CRS cutt off score was 435.
On December 20, IRCC conducted a draw for trade occupations and sent 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The minimum CRS score was 425.
Click here to see the trade occupations eligible for express entry draws
On December 18, 2023, a general (all program) Express Entry draw sent out 1,325 invitations to apply for permanent residency with a minimum CRS Score of 542.
On December 08, 2023, the IRCC sent out 5,900 invitations to apply for permanent in the second STEM-targeted round of invitations.
On December 07, the IRCC sent out 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘French language proficiency’ draw.
On December 06, IRCC sent out 4,750 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a ‘no program specified’ draw. The CRS score increased by 61 points to 561 in this draw as compared to the ‘no program specified’ draw of October 10, 2023.
Express Entry Draws In December
Below is the list of express entry draws in December 2023:
Canada has issued a total of 109,866 invitations to apply in 42 express entry draws. Among these, 76,700 ITAs were issued during rounds where no specific program was specified.
Click here to see the list of Healthcare Occupations eligible for Express Entry Draws.
Express Entry Draws in October 2023
Click here to see Agriculture and Agri-food occupations for Express Entry Draws
Express Entry Draws in September 2023
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CRS Score of Express Entry Draws 2023
All profiles are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which gives each candidate a score out of 1200 points. The higher the score, the better your ranking.
Summary of All Express Entry Draws in 2023
What are Express Entry Draws?
What are Express Entry Draws?
The Express Entry system is the fastest way to become a permanent resident in Canada. It takes about 6 months to process your application after you submit all the required documents following an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Your application is evaluated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns points based on certain criteria. If you have a high score, you’ll receive an ITA, and then you can apply for permanent residence.
Express Entry draws are held regularly, inviting candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency.
The draws are based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which ranks candidates according to their skills, education, work experience, and other factors.
Express Entry Rounds of Invitations
Express Entry Rounds of Invitations
Canada’s Immigration Department (IRCC) uses a points system called the CRS score calculator to rank potential candidates in a pool. During an Express Entry invitation round, IRCC:
- Chooses the type of selection,
- Decides how many candidates to invite,
- Identifies the candidates with the highest scores, and
- Invites them to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
Different Types of Rounds of Invitations
Throughout the year, IRCC conducts various types of invitation rounds.
General Invitations:
During general invitation rounds, IRCC invites the highest-ranking candidates from the pool who are eligible for one of the three programs under Express Entry: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.
Program-Specific Invitations:
In program-specific invitation rounds, IRCC invites the top-ranking candidates eligible for a particular Express Entry program linked to a Provincial Nominee Program.
Category-Based Invitations:
For category-based Express Entry draws, Former Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, defines a category aimed at achieving a specific economic objective. IRCC then invites the highest-ranking candidates from the pool who qualify for the targeted category.
Introductions of Category-Based Express Entry Draws
On May 31st, 2023, Former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an exciting development in Canada’s immigration system—introducing category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates.
These are designed to bring in skilled workers in high-demand sectors, benefiting both the economy and newcomers. There are six categories, each focusing on specific attributes:
- French-Language Proficiency: If you’re strong in French, this category is for you. It also aims to promote Francophone immigration to non-Quebec regions.
- Healthcare: For those with experience in healthcare occupations.
- STEM Professions: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics specialists are in demand.
- Trades: If you’re a carpenter, plumber, or contractor, this category is worth exploring.
- Transport: Occupations in this field have a spot too.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food: For those with experience in this vital sector.
How to Apply for Express Entry
The Express Entry application process consists of two steps:
- Submitting the profile with required documents such as language test results, educational credentials, and passport or travel documentation.
- If invited to apply, submit a complete application with supporting documents like reference letters, identity documents, police clearance certificates, and medical examination results.
Processing Times
As of January 9, the processing times for all three Express Entry categories at IRCC have increased. See the details below:
| Program | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 months |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 5 months |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | (Not updated by IRCC since March 1 as there could be no application in processing for FSTP as of now) |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry | 8 months |
