IRCC Invites 648 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

On October 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an exclusive Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791.

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Key Takeaways:

• Number of ITAs: 648
• Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Minimum CRS: 791
• Date: October 21, 2024

Consistent PNP Focus

This draw marks the second PNP-specific event in October, following the October 7 draw, which invited 1,613 candidates with a minimum CRS of 743. Since May 2024, IRCC has been focusing heavily on PNP candidates, with over 12,800 ITAs issued in PNP-only draws.

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