Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its fourth Express Entry draw this month, inviting 3,200 candidates in a category-based selection draw for French language proficiency.
In this latest round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420 to be considered. This draw follows a busy start to the month with three previous draws between July 2-5, making this one of the most active months for Express Entry in recent times.
Recent Express Entry Draws: A Quick Recap
- July 2: 920 candidates invited in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) only draw with a minimum CRS score of 739.
- July 4: 1,800 ITAs issued to candidates in trade occupations.
- July 5: 3,750 candidates invited in a healthcare occupations draw.
Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is IRCC's application management system for three key economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Launched in 2015, Express Entry aims to identify candidates with the best potential to integrate into Canada's workforce and economy.
Understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
- Age
- Language ability
- Education
- Work experience
- Occupation
These factors are assigned scores, which together form a candidate’s overall CRS score. Higher scores increase the likelihood of receiving an ITA in an upcoming draw.
What is Category-Based Selection?
Introduced in 2023, category-based selection draws target candidates who can fill urgent workforce gaps. The current categories are:
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- Trades occupations (e.g., carpenters, plumbers, contractors)
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
- French-language proficiency
French proficiency draws, in particular, are significant, with IRCC aiming for these to account for 30% of ITAs issued in category-based draws this year. To date, IRCC has issued 15,600 ITAs in this category.
Benefits of the New Regulations
- Improved Oversight:
- Greater Transparency:
- Enhanced Educational Standards:
Direct reporting to IRCC enhances the government’s ability to monitor institutions and students.
The new rules ensure that all parties are aware of students’ educational activities, reducing the chances of non-compliance.
By keeping students in their initial institutions, the government can ensure that educational standards are maintained.
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