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Canada Invites 1,121 PNP Nominees in Express Entry Draw

Written by Anusha | Aug 27, 2024 5:57:22 AM

 

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?

Canada Express Entry Draws in 2024

Sl. No.

Date of draw

Draw type

Number of invitations sent

Minimum score requirement

33

August 27, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1,121

CRS 694

32

August 15, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

2,000

CRS 394

31

August 14, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

3,200

CRS 509

30

August 13, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

763

CRS 690

29

July 31, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

5,000

CRS 510

28

July 30, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

964

CRS 686

27

July 18, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

1,800

CRS 400

26

July 17, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

6,300

CRS 515

25

July 16, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1,391

CRS 670

24

July 8, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

3,200

CRS 420

23

July 5, 2024

Healthcare occupations (Version 1)

3,750

CRS 445

22

July 4, 2024

Trade occupations (Version 1)

1,800

CRS 436

21

July 2, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

920

CRS 739

20

June 19, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1,499

CRS 663

19

May 31, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

3,000

CRS 522

18

May 30, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

2,985

CRS 676

17

April 24, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

1,400

CRS 410

16

April 23, 2024

General

2,095

CRS 529

15

April 11, 2024

STEM occupations (Version 1)

4,500

CRS 491

14

April 10, 2024

General

1,280

CRS 549

13

March 26, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

1,500

CRS 388

12

March 25, 2024

General

1,980

CRS 524

11

March 13, 2024

Transport occupations (Version 1)

975

CRS 430

10

March 12, 2024

General

2,850

CRS 525

9

February 29, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

2,500

CRS 336

8

February 28, 2024

General

1,470

CRS 534

7

February 16, 2024

Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1)

150

CRS 437

6

February 14, 2024

Healthcare occupations (Version 1)

3,500

CRS 422

5

February 13, 2024

General

1,490

CRS 535

4

February 1, 2024

French language proficiency (Version 1)

7,000

CRS 365

3

January 31, 2024

General

730

CRS 541

2

January 23, 2024

General

1,040

CRS 543

1

January 10, 2024

General

1,510

CRS 546

 

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.

Book your free consultation today for complete details on the Canada Express Entry process.