On April 10th, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched the first Express Entry draw of April, inviting 1,280 candidates from the general category to apply.
Also Read General Express Entry Draw on April 10
Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 549 to qualify.
Details of the draw:
Date of the draw: 10th April
Total ITAs issued: 1,280
CRS score cutoff: 549
Draw Category: General
This draw follows four draws in March, where the highest CRS score required was 525. Notably, on March 26th, 1,500 candidates with French language proficiency were invited, needing a minimum CRS score of 388.
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Category-based selection draws, introduced in May 2023, help IRCC target candidates with in-demand skills. Six categories persist throughout 2024, including healthcare, STEM professions, trades, transport, agriculture, and French proficiency. Candidates must have an existing application in the Express Entry pool for consideration.
Express Entry manages Canada’s top economic immigration programs, assessing applicants based on factors like work experience, language ability, and education. High-scoring candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residency, with 80% of applications processed within six months, per IRCC’s service standard.
