In its second draw on 29th February, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 2,500 candidates with strong French language proficiency to apply for permanent residence, requiring a minimum CRS score of 336.
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The February 28 general draw saw 1,410 candidates with a CRS of 534 receiving invitations.
This month’s draws totaled 13,610 ITAs across various categories, including French proficiency, healthcare, and agriculture. Notably, on February 1, 7,000 candidates with a minimum CRS of 365 were invited in a draw emphasizing the importance of French language skills in Canada’s immigration system.
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Express Entry Draw Results for 2024:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
