Canada Express Entry: 2,850 Invitations in a General Draw

Canada holds the 10th Express Entry draw of the year. With the latest round of invitations, 22,240 invitations to apply have been sent out so far in 2024.

On March 12, 2024, the federal government of Canada held another draw under the Express Entry system with 2,850 invitations issued. As it was a general draw, no program or category was specifically targeted. Minimum score requirement was CRS 525.

When was the latest Canada Express Entry draw held?

The latest Express Entry Draw number 288 was held on March 12, 2024 at 15:58:07 UTC.

How many invitations were issued in the latest EE draw?

2,850 Canadian immigration hopefuls received invitations to apply for their Canada PR visa.

What was the minimum score requirement in the latest Express Entry draw?

CRS 525 was the score of the lowest-ranked candidate who got an invitation. This score is as per the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Which department holds Express Entry draws?

EE draws are held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Why is a tie-breaking rule applied by IRCC in Express Entry draws?

Profiles created at an earlier date are given priority over those entered in the Express Entry pool at a later date. If more than one candidate has the lowest required score, the cut-off will be decided by the “date and time" of online submission of Express Entry profile.

What was the tie-break in Express Entry draw #288 on March 12, 2024?

The tie-breaking rule applied in the latest draw was that of March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC.

What happens after an invitation to apply?

You will have 60 days for submitting your complete Canadian permanent residence application.

What is the processing time for an Express Entry PR visa application?

IRCC has a processing standard of within 6 months from the date of application submission.

How many Express Entry draws in 2024?

So far, a total of 10 draws have been held in 2024 under the Express Entry system.

What type of Express Entry draws in 2024?

General and category-based EE draws have been held. The draw types so far this year have been -

• General - 6 draws
• Category-based, for French-language proficiency - 2 draws
• Category-based, for Healthcare occupations - 1 draw
• Category-based, for Agriculture and agri-food occupations - 1 draw
  

How many EE invitations issued in 2024?

So far, IRCC has issued 22,240 ITAs in 10 draws held in 2024.

What is Canada Express Entry target for 2024?

110,770 will receive their Canada PR visas by Express Entry in 2024.

How many PR visas will be granted by Canada in 2024?

485,000 will get Canada PR in 2024. Of these, around 23% will be through Express Entry.

Am I eligible for Express Entry?

You must meet the minimum requirements for any of the three Express Entry programs -

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

67 points are required to create an Express Entry profile on the IRCC Online Portal.

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