IRCC Issues 2,000 ITAs in Third Consecutive Express Entry Draw

On August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 2,000 invitations to candidates with French language proficiency. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394.

Also Read IRCC’s Third Consecutive Express Entry Draw of the Month Issues 2,000 ITAs

Draw details:

• Date of the draw: 15th August 2024
• ITAs issued: 2000
• CRS cutoff: 394
• Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)

This draw followed two previous draws: on August 14, 3,200 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 509, and on August 13, 763 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates received ITAs with a CRS cutoff of 690.

July’s record-breaking number of draws, including four category-based selections, highlights IRCC’s ongoing focus on increasing domestic draws. Notably, July saw 25,000 ITAs issued across nine draws, surpassing previous records.

Also Read

• Saskatchewan Reports Strong Mid-Year Progress in 2026 Immigration Program
  Saskatchewan has reached an important milestone in its provincial immigration program for 2026 after issuing more than half of the nominations allocated for the year. While the province has already welcomed a large number of skilled workers through the Saskatchewan
• Ontario Launches New Workforce Immigration Pathway, Replacing Previous Employer-Driven PR Streams
  Ontario has taken a significant step in reshaping its provincial immigration system with the introduction of a new employer-focused permanent residence program. Effective June 26, 2026, the province has officially launched the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, a redesigned immigration model
• Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Professionals Through Latest Express Entry Draw
  Canada has continued its targeted immigration strategy by inviting thousands of skilled professionals from the healthcare and social services sector through the latest Express Entry selection round. The new invitation round reflects the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen essential public
• Canada Holds Second Physicians Express Entry Draw of 2026, Invites 271 Medical Professionals
  Canada has continued its targeted immigration strategy by inviting more healthcare professionals to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. In the latest round of invitations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) focused specifically on physicians who have
• Canada Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates in Biggest Express Entry Round Since March
  Canada has conducted another significant Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) pathway. The latest round highlights the federal government’s continued focus on selecting individuals who already possess Canadian work