Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an Express Entry draw on October 23, 2024, inviting 1,800 candidates from trade occupations. Applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 to qualify.
This was the first trade-specific draw since July 2024, which had a slightly higher CRS score requirement of 436.
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Summary of the draw:
- Date: 23rd October
- ITAs issued: 1,800
- CRS cutoff: 433
- Category: Trade-specific
This draw was part of a busy week for IRCC, which also held two other draws. On October 22, 400 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 539, while on October 21, 648 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates were invited with a CRS cutoff of 791.
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