Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted two Express Entry draws. On October 9th, 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539.
Also Read Latest Express Entry Draw for CEC Candidates with CRS 539
Summary of the draw:
- Date: 9th October 2024
- ITAs issued: 500
- CRS cutoff: 539
- Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Just a day earlier, on October 8th, IRCC invited 1,613 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with a minimum CRS score of 739.
These draws are part of a larger trend, with IRCC focusing more on domestic candidates, especially from the CEC category, to meet its immigration targets for 2024.
- Saskatchewan Receives Larger Immigration Allocation for 2025Saskatchewan got an increase to its 2025 immigration allotment, including 1,136 new spots under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The adjustment brings the total
- Manitoba Targets Skilled Workers in Latest Immigration DrawThe province of Manitoba issued yet another draw to invite experienced professionals under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). It invited eligible candidates possessing strong
- Yukon Expands Immigration Opportunities with Additional PR NominationsThe Yukon Government announced that it will receive an additional 67 spots under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in 2025. Yukon’s annual quota rises to
- Canada to Accept A New Language Test for PR ApplicationsCanada will add the TOEFL Essentials test to the list of English language tests that will be accepted for permanent residency (PR) applications. Immigration, Refugees
- Canada Issues 2,500 ITAs with Major Healthcare Express Entry RoundCanada is once again focusing on international healthcare workers through the Express Entry system. On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued
