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.
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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.
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