IRCC Issues 1,121 ITAs to PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

On August 26, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an Express Entry draw, inviting 1,121 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 694 to qualify.

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Draw Summary:

• Date: August 26, 2024
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• ITAs Issued: 1,121
• CRS Cutoff: 694

This is the fourth draw in August, following a category-based draw for French-speaking candidates on August 15, a PNP draw on August 13 (763 ITAs, CRS 690), and a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on August 14 (3,200 ITAs, CRS 509). Recent trends show IRCC holding more biweekly draws focused on PNP and CEC categories to meet immigration targets set for 2024 and 2025.

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Express Entry continues to be the primary system for managing applications for skilled immigration to Canada, with recent updates including category-specific draws targeting candidates based on occupation and language skills.