Express Entry Draw: Canada Invited 1,040 Candidates for PR on January 23, 2024

The latest draw for Express Entry in 2024 issued 1,040 invitations for people to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

In this draw, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selected Express Entry profiles that had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 543 or more.

In the previous draw on January 10, 2024, the IRCC issued 1,510 invitations in a general round, considering profiles with a CRS score of 546 or higher.

Summary of Latest Express Entry Draw

Here’s a summary of today’s Express Entry Draw:

• Invitations issued: 1,040
• Minimum rank for invitation: 1,040 or higher
• Date and time of draw: January 23, 2024, at 16:08:03 UTC
• Lowest-ranked candidate’s CRS score: 543
• Tie-breaking rule: January 21, 2024, at 07:43:47 UTC

In case of a tie where more than one candidate has the lowest score, the decision is based on the day and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is a Canadian immigration system designed to manage the application process for skilled workers who wish to become permanent residents of Canada. It offers a shared platform for both federal and provincial governments. Moreover, it facilitates employers to choose prospective candidates out of the Express Entry pool. This Pool consists of such candidates, who stand eligible for any one of the mentioned below “Federal Economic Immigration Programs”.

1. The Federal Skilled Trades Program
2. The Federal Skilled Worker Program
3. Canadian Experience Class

The candidates may receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration. However, such candidates must hurry to complete their application form and submit it along with the required documents. The time for applying is 60 days and it takes six months from the date of receiving the application to complete the process.

The IRCC introduced a fresh set of selection criteria on May 31, 2023, placing a stronger emphasis on distinct professional and demographic attributes of candidates, going beyond their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. As a result, six new categories have emerged for Express Entry candidates:

1. Healthcare
2. STEM Professions (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
3. Trades
4. Transport
5. Agriculture and Agri-Food