IRCC Announces August 2024 Express Entry Draw with 763 Invitations for PNP Candidates

On August 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Express Entry draw of the month, inviting 763 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff of 690.

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Draw details:

• Date of the draw: 13th August 2024
• ITAs issued: 763
• CRS cutoff: 690
• Category: Provincial Nominee Program

This draw follows a record-setting July, which saw nine Express Entry draws and over 25,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)—the highest monthly total since the system’s launch in 2015. July’s draws featured a mix of category-based and program-specific selections, including notable draws for French-language proficiency, healthcare, and trade occupations.

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The increase in program-specific draws highlights IRCC’s focus on domestic candidates and balancing temporary and permanent residency admissions.