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In the latest second Express Entry draw of the week of February, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) specifically focusing on candidates in the healthcare sector. The draw took place on February 14, 2024.
CRS Score Required for Latest Express Entry Draw
The score needed to be eligible for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the latest draw was 422.
Before this, on February 13, a total of 1,490 fortunate individuals were invited to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) in a regular draw.
Similar to previous draws, this general draw operated based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), where candidates needed a minimum score of 535 or more to be considered.
Express Entry Draws Summary: February 2024
Here’s a recap of the most recent Express Entry draws:
| Date | Draw Type | Invitations | CRS Cutoff | Tie-breaking rule |
| February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) | 3,500 | 422 | January 30, 2024, at 02:39:54 UTC |
| February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | February 11, 2024, at 15:26:56 UTC |
One noteworthy classification is for Express Entry applicants who demonstrate their ability in the French language.
The other five categories emphasize individuals with job backgrounds in sectors encountering shortages in the workforce, like technology.
These specific draws support the goals for skilled workers in the Federal High Skilled (Express Entry) program as outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan.
Canada’s objective is to welcome around 114,000 new permanent residents each year through the Express Entry system by the conclusion of 2025.
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 candidates who are eligible for any of the mentioned “Federal Economic Immigration Programs”.
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program
- The Federal Skilled Worker Program
- 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 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:
- Healthcare
- STEM Professions (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Trades
- Transport
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