Various types of draws are conducted under the Express Entry system, each targeting different groups of candidates, and based on the proposed 2024 Immigration level plans of 110,770 Express Entry Invitation to Apply (ITAs), 41,955 ITAs have been issued since the beginning of the year.
Quick Recap of the Express Entry Draws
IRCC held its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) since category-based selection was introduced in June 2023, inviting 2985 candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off of 676, and the first Canadian Experience Class draw since September 2021, with a CRS cut-off of 522.
The most invitations for category-based draws have been issued for French-language proficiency (12,400) with the with lowest CRS cut-off scores of 336.
There have been no draws so far in 2024 for Federal Skilled Workers or Federal Skilled Trades
Understanding the Canadian Express Entry System
The Express Entry system, managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is a primary pathway for skilled immigrants to gain permanent residence in Canada. This system uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to score and rank candidates based on factors such as work experience, education, and language proficiency.
Types of Express Entry Draws
We have three types of express entry draws with the category-based draws being the newest.
1. General rounds of invitations: In general rounds of invitations, the focus is on inviting top-ranking candidates from the Express Entry pool who are eligible for one of the three Express Entry programs. These programs include
Federal Skilled Worker Program: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) offers a compelling pathway to permanent residency in Canada for skilled professionals with international experience. This program prioritizes your skills and work experience, streamlining the immigration process for those seeking to establish themselves in the dynamic Canadian workforce.
Federal Skilled Trades Program: The Canadian Government's Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) offers a streamlined immigration path for qualified tradespeople seeking permanent residency in Canada. This program recognizes the valuable skills and experience that skilled trades bring to the Canadian workforce.
Canadian Experience Class: The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) offers a streamlined immigration pathway for skilled professionals who have gained a minimum of three years experience working in Canada and aspire to permanent residency.
2. Provincial Nominations Draws (PNP): These are draws that invite candidates who have received a nomination from a Canadian province or territory. These candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
3. Program-specific rounds of invitations: Program-specific rounds of invitations target candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program. For instance, if a round of invitations is specifically designated for Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC), only candidates who meet the criteria for that specific program will be invited to apply for permanent residence.
4. Category-based rounds of invitations: Under this approach, categories are established to address a specific labour market or economic need in Canada. The highest-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool who are eligible for the identified category will be invited to apply for permanent residence.
Category-based selection invitations will focus on the following candidates:
French language proficiency
Healthcare
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
Trades, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
Transport
Agriculture and agri-food
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