On February 14, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the healthcare occupations category. The candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422.
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This draw followed a general draw on February 13, where 1,490 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 535 received ITAs.
Details of the draw:
• Date of the draw: 14th February 2024
• Total ITAs: 3,500
• CRS cutoff: 422
• Stream: Healthcare Occupations
In 2024, another notable draw took place on February 1, inviting 7,000 candidates with strong French language proficiency, marking the largest draw of the year. January saw three general draws, inviting a total of 3,280 candidates with CRS scores ranging between 546 and 541.
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Since May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection rounds, creating six new categories focusing on specific human capital attributes, including healthcare occupations. Candidates eligible for an Express Entry program must have an application in the pool through one of the three programs to be considered for category-based selection.
