IRCC has conducted the latest Express Entry draw, issuing 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based round focused on French-language proficiency. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 478.
Canada held its third Express Entry draw this week, just days after the November 13 draw, which issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw coincides with the unveiling of the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025, which sets an ambitious target of 124,680 new permanent residents through Express Entry.
The ITAs issued today will count towards next year’s targets under two distinct categories: the new “In-Canada Focus” stream or the Federal Economic Priorities stream.
The In-Canada Focus category is designed to grant permanent residency to 82,980 individuals in 2025, benefiting temporary residents currently living in Canada. This stream represents about 40% of the total planned economic immigration admissions and is expected to largely include candidates from the CEC and PNP pathways.
The Federal Economic Priorities stream, with a goal of admitting 41,700 individuals, focuses on candidates from various Express Entry programs who are most suited to meet urgent labor market needs. Priority will be given to individuals addressing shortages in key fields such as healthcare and skilled trades, or those who contribute to Canada’s goals for French-speaking immigration outside Quebec.
An Overview of Express Entry
Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications to three major immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Candidates are scored through the CRS, which assesses age, job profile, language ability, education, and professional experience. Additional points may be awarded for family ties in Canada, a spouse’s credentials, or combined international and Canadian work or education experience. Those nominated through a provincial enhanced PNP stream gain 600 bonus points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA. High-ranking candidates are invited to apply in category-specific Express Entry draws.
Express Entry draw results for 2024
Source: CIC news
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| November 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 547 |
| November 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 812 |
| October 23 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 433 |
| October 22 | Canadian Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| October 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 |
| October 10 | French language proficiency | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 9 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
| October 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 |
| September 19 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 509 |
| September 13 | French language proficiency | 1,000 | 446 |
| September 9 | Provincial Nominee Program | 911 | 732 |
| August 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 |
| August 26 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,121 | 694 |
| August 15 | French language proficiency | 2,000 | 394 |
| August 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 |
| August 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 763 | 690 |
| July 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 |
| July 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 |
| July 18 | French language proficiency | 1,800 | 400 |
| July 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8 | French proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5 | Healthcare occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| July 4 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| July 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 |
| June 19 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 |
| May 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |