Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw. This marks the 16th draw conducted by IRCC in 2024.
In the Express Entry latest draw held on April 24, 2024, invitations were issued to 1,400 candidates through a French language proficiency draw. Invited candidates were required to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410 to be eligible.
Express Entry Draw #295 - Results
Type of Draw: French language proficiency (2024-1)
- Number of invitations issued: 1,400
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,400 or above
- Date and time of round: April 24, 2024 at 14:10:42 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 410
- Tie-breaking rule: April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC
Candidates invited in this draw, have 60 days to prepare and submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) to the IRCC.
Responding to your Invitation to Apply
If you were issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw, you will receive a message in your account informing you of the invitation.
- Which program you are invited to apply for, and
- What to do next.
You will be asked to provide proof of the information you provided while creating your Express Entry profile. IRCC will then assess whether the information you submit in your Canada PR application matches the information provided in your Express Entry profile. Additionally, you will be required to pay the mandatory Canada PR application fee, which includes a processing fee for you and your family members, a right of Permanent Residence fee, and a biometric fee.
Types of Express Entry Draws
In 2024, IRCC will conduct three types of Express Entry draws.
- In general Express Entry draws, IRCC selects candidates from the pool who are eligible for one of the three streams managed under the Express Entry program.
- In program-specific Express Entry draws, IRCC selects candidates from the pool who are eligible for a specific Express Entry stream linked with a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
- In category-based Express Entry draws, IRCC selects candidates from the pool by establishing a category to meet a specific economic goal.
Categories Finalized for Express Entry Draws in 2024
On May 31, 2023, IRCC finalized six new categories for Express Entry draws. These categories were chosen after considering labour market predictions and consulting with various partners, stakeholders, and provincial & territorial governments. The categories chosen for Express Entry draws in 2024 include:
- Skilled Workers in Healthcare
- Tech Professionals
- International Graduates in STEM Fields
- Tradespeople in High-Demand Occupations
- Workers in Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Francophone Workers
IRCC ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool using a point-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). In an Express Entry draw, IRCC:
- Chooses the type of invitation round,
- Decide the number of candidates to be invited,
- Identify the highest-ranking candidates from the pool, and
- Invite candidates to apply for Canada PR visa.
Your chances of receiving an invitation to the upcoming Express Entry draws will entirely depend on your CRS score. The higher your score, the more your chances of gaining Canadian permanent residency.
