IRCC has issued ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC grants 648 ITAs in the most recent PNP (Provincial Nominee Program)-specific Express Entry draw. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 791 to qualify for consideration.

This month’s second PNP-only draw was held today. 1,613 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 743 were accepted to the previous one, which took place on October 7.

Every two weeks in recent months, the IRCC has regularly conducted several Express Entry lotteries, frequently including at least one PNP-focused draw. Since May 30, 12,815 ITAs have been issued by the IRCC in PNP-specific lotteries, including today’s lottery.

This is in line with the IRCC’s continuous efforts to expand domestic draws for Express Entry applicants who are currently employed and residing in Canada as temporary residents. The objective is to accomplish the annual permanent resident targets outlined in the Immigration Levels Plan while lowering the number of temporary residents.

By November 1, the new Immigration Levels Plan with targets for 2025–2027 should be available. Although the goal of the 2024 plan was to accept 110,770 newcomers, it is yet unknown if the IRCC has reached this goal.

A candidate’s chances of being accepted in 2025 are higher in the latter half of the year if they receive an ITA in draws, because the IRCC processes Express Entry applications in six months on average.

Understanding Express Entry 

Three of Canada’s most important economic immigration programs—the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)—are managed by the application management system Express Entry. These initiatives identify people most likely to fill significant labor shortages and boost Canada’s economy using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

The CRS assigns points to each evaluation of variables like age, occupation, education, language proficiency, and job experience in order to determine a candidate’s final score.

Because candidates nominated by a province receive an additional 600 points, CRS scores are typically higher in PNP draws

Having family in Canada or moving here with a spouse or partner might also get you points.

In future Express Entry lotteries, candidates with the highest CRS scores have the best chance of receiving an ITA.

Key highlights from Express Entry draws in 2024

  • October 21: PNP draw, 648 ITAs, minimum CRS 791
  • October 10: French proficiency draw, 1,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 444
  • October 9: CEC draw, 500 ITAs, minimum CRS 539
  • October 7: PNP draw, 1,613 ITAs, minimum CRS 743
  • September 19: CEC draw, 4,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 509
  • September 13: French proficiency draw, 1,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 446
  • September 9: PNP draw, 911 ITAs, minimum CRS 732
  • August 27: CEC draw, 3,300 ITAs, minimum CRS 507
  • August 26: PNP draw, 1,121 ITAs, minimum CRS 694
  • August 15: French proficiency draw, 2,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 394
  • August 14: CEC draw, 3,200 ITAs, minimum CRS 509
  • August 13: PNP draw, 763 ITAs, minimum CRS 690
  • July 31: CEC draw, 5,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 510
  • July 30: PNP draw, 964 ITAs, minimum CRS 686
  • July 18: French proficiency draw, 1,800 ITAs, minimum CRS 400
  • July 17: CEC draw, 6,300 ITAs, minimum CRS 515
  • July 16: PNP draw, 1,391 ITAs, minimum CRS 670
  • July 8: French proficiency draw, 3,200 ITAs, minimum CRS 420
  • July 5: Healthcare draw, 3,750 ITAs, minimum CRS 445
  • July 4: Trade occupations draw, 1,800 ITAs, minimum CRS 436
  • July 2: PNP draw, 920 ITAs, minimum CRS 739
  • June 19: PNP draw, 1,499 ITAs, minimum CRS 663
  • May 31: CEC draw, 3,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 522
  • May 30: PNP draw, 2,985 ITAs, minimum CRS 676
  • April 24: French proficiency draw, 1,400 ITAs, minimum CRS 410
  • April 23: General draw, 2,095 ITAs, minimum CRS 529
  • April 11: STEM occupations draw, 4,500 ITAs, minimum CRS 491
  • April 10: General draw, 1,280 ITAs, minimum CRS 549
  • March 26: French proficiency draw, 1,500 ITAs, minimum CRS 388
  • March 25: General draw, 1,980 ITAs, minimum CRS 524
  • March 13: Transport occupations draw, 975 ITAs, minimum CRS 430
  • March 12: General draw, 2,850 ITAs, minimum CRS 525
  • February 29: French proficiency draw, 2,500 ITAs, minimum CRS 336
  • February 28: General draw, 1,470 ITAs, minimum CRS 534
  • February 16: Agriculture and agri-food draw, 150 ITAs, minimum CRS 437
  • February 14: Healthcare draw, 3,500 ITAs, minimum CRS 422
  • February 13: General draw, 1,490 ITAs, minimum CRS 535
  • February 1: French proficiency draw, 7,000 ITAs, minimum CRS 365
  • January 31: General draw, 730 ITAs, minimum CRS 541
  • January 23: General draw, 1,040 ITAs, minimum CRS 543
  • January 10: General draw, 1,510 ITAs, minimum CRS 546