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On December 2, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended 676 invitations for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to qualify was 705.
Key Details of the December 2 Express Entry Draw
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 676
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate: 705
- Rank Required for Invitation: 676 or higher
- Date and Time of Draw: December 2, 2024, at 15:37:54 UTC
- Tie-Breaking Rule Applied: November 27, 2024, at 18:15:17 UTC
Recent Healthcare-Focused Draw
Before this draw, IRCC conducted another Express Entry round on November 20, 2024. During that draw, 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency were granted. It specifically targeted 35 healthcare-related occupations. The minimum CRS score for eligibility in this healthcare-focused draw was 463 or higher.
Possible Reasons for Decline in Invitations
The smaller number of invitations in the latest draw could be linked to the reduced immigration quotas for 2025, as outlined in the updated immigration levels plan. This adjustment may reflect Canada’s strategic focus on aligning immigration goals with labor market needs and resource availability.
Details of November Express Entry Draws
In November 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted several Express Entry draws targeting different immigration categories. These draws issued invitations to candidates with different Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores to apply for permanent residency. Below are the key details of each draw:
| Date | Category | Invitations Issued | CRS Cutoff Score | Tie-Breaking Rule |
| November 20, 2024 | Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations | 3,000 | 463 | October 21, 2024, at 16:12:39 UTC |
| November 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 400 | 539 | July 8, 2024, at 01:41:37 UTC |
| November 18, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 174 | 816 | August 28, 2024, at 05:12:34 UTC |
| November 15, 2024 | Targeted for French Proficiency (Level 7) | 800 | 478 | November 7, 2024, at 13:12:03 UTC |
| November 13, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 400 | 547 | April 10, 2024, at 03:58:05 UTC |
| November 12, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 733 | 812 | March 2, 2024, at 01:58:34 UTC |