IRCC Issues 4,000 ITAs in the Latest CEC Express Entry Draw

On September 19, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system for candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509, slightly higher than the 507 cutoff in the last CEC draw on August 27.

Also Read Canada Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates

This is the largest CEC-specific draw since July 31, when 5,000 ITAs were issued. This month, the September 19 draw is the third Express Entry draw, following earlier invitations for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates and French-language speakers.

Key Details:

• Total ITAs: 4,000
• CRS cutoff: 509
• Category: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Also Read

• Sault Ste. Marie and Brandon Reveal 2025 Immigration Priorities
  Two Canadian cities—Brandon in Manitoba and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario has announced key labor sectors they plan to prioritize under the Rural Community Immigration
• Newfoundland and Labrador Unveils New Immigration Selection System as New Brunswick Conducts Occupation-Specific Draws
  Two Canadian provinces have made notable progress in fine-tuning their immigration strategies this April. Newfoundland and Labrador officially transitioned to a digital Expression of Interest
• Express Entry Overhaul: Job Offer Points Removed, Thousands See CRS Scores Plummet
  A major change to Canada’s Express Entry immigration system has caused a substantial drop in CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) scores across the board. The government’s
• Manitoba Invites Overseas Skilled Workers in Targeted April Draw
  In a focused move to attract international talent, Manitoba conducted its 243rd Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on April 17, 2025, under the Skilled Worker
• British Columbia PNP Tightens Immigration Pathways Amid Federal Cuts in 2025
  British Columbia is making sweeping changes to its immigration system in response to a dramatic reduction in federal immigration nominations. The province’s flagship immigration program—the