Latest Express Entry Draw: Canada Invited 1,490 Candidates for PR on Feb 13, 2024

Exciting updates are happening in the Canadian immigration scene regarding the Express Entry system.

In today’s second Express Entry draw of February, 1,490 individuals got invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in Canada.

This draw, like previous ones, followed the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), where individuals needed a minimum score of 535 or higher to be eligible.

Overview of the Latest Express Entry Draw

Here’s a quick overview of the recent Express Entry draw:

• Invitations issued: 1,490
• Minimum rank required for invitation: 1,490 or above
• Date and time of the draw: February 13, 2024, at 14:18:53 UTC
• Lowest CRS score of invited candidate: 535
• Tie-breaking rule: February 11, 2024, at 15:26:56 UTC

In the Express Entry system, tie-breaking is important when multiple candidates have the same CRS score.

The cutoff is determined by the day and time when candidates submit their profiles. This process ensures fairness and transparency in the selection of candidates.

Details of Previous Express Entry Draws in 2024

Here are the details of the recent Express Entry draws in 2024:

February 1, 2024

1. Round type: French language proficiency (2023-1)
2. Invitations issued: 7,000
3. CRS score cutoff: 365

January 31, 2024

1. Round type: General
2. Invitations issued: 730
3. CRS score cutoff: 541

January 23, 2024

1. Round type: General
2. Invitations issued: 1,040
3. CRS score cutoff: 543

January 10, 2024

1. Round type: General
2. Invitations issued: 1,510
3. CRS score cutoff: 546

The Express Entry pool now includes 211,273 candidates, highlighting the system’s competitiveness.

Over the years, Express Entry has changed, incorporating targeted draws to address specific skill shortages in Canada.

In May 2023, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) shared plans to hold invitation rounds focusing on individuals with sought-after skills. These skills are considered valuable for Canada’s workforce and economy.

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, employers can choose prospective candidates from the Express Entry pool. This Pool consists of such candidates, who stand eligible for any 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