In the first Express Entry draw of 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,510 candidates to apply on January 10th, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 546. This general draw included candidates from various programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class.
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Details of the draw:
• Date of the draw: 10th January, 2024
• Draw type: General Draw
• Total ITAs issued: 1,510
• CRS score range: 546
The December 18 all-program draw invited 1,325 candidates with a minimum CRS of 524, marking one of the four draws in the month. The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 indicates a target of 110,000 new permanent residents through Express Entry in 2024, reflecting a significant increase from the 82,880 targeted in 2023.
Throughout 2023, IRCC conducted seven Express Entry draws in December, the highest monthly total for the year, following a six-week pause from October 26. In total, more than 100,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Express Entry candidates in 2023.
