Canada Invites 1,121 PNP Nominees in Express Entry Draw

This is the 33rd EE draw to be held by IRCC in 2024.

Another round of invitations has been held under the Canadian government's Express Entry system. Express Entry draw number 311, held on August 26, 2024, had 1,121 invitations issued. It was a program-specific draw that targeted those nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The date and time of the latest EE draw were August 26, 2024, at 14:46:49 UTC. The minimum score requirement was CRS 694.

How many Express Entry draws held in August 2024?

The latest draw is the 4th to be held in August 2024. The previous draw was on August 15, 2024, for those with French language proficiency under category-based selection. Before that, 2 draws were held in 2 days. In the consecutive draws, invitations were issued to -

• 3,200 CEC candidates, with a minimum CRS 509, on August 14, 2024, and
• 763 PNP candidates, with a minimum CRS 690, on August 13, 2024.

Why is the CRS requirement high in PNP draws?

The score requirement is generally on the higher side in PNP-only draws as a nomination in itself is worth CRS 600 on the Comprehensive Ranking System.

What is Express Entry CRS score?

In terms of Canadian Express Entry, CRS stands for the Comprehensive Ranking System. A score out of a 1,200-point matrix is allotted. CRS is different and not to be confused with the 67-point eligibility to apply for Express Entry.

67 points are needed to create an Express Entry profile. A high CRS score is necessary to get an invitation to apply (ITA) from IRCC.

What is Express Entry of Canada?

In 2015, the Canadian government launched Express Entry, an online application system for accepting, managing, prioritizing, and processing Canada PR applications submitted by skilled foreign workers.

There are 3 Canadian immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system. These are -

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program
3. Canadian Experience Class

Some Provincial Nominee Program streams are linked with Express Entry. These have an expedited online-only application process.

How many Express Entry draws in 2024?

Recently, IRCC has been holding multiple draws in alternate weeks, with an increase in CEC and PNP draws.

In 2024, a total of 110,770 Canada PR visas will be given through the Express Entry system. This includes the principal applicants and their dependents.

Express Entry PR applications submitted to IRCC are processed within 6 months.

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