IRCC issues ITAs to Express Entry applicants in the second draw. The department issued 1,500 ITAs in a category-based selection draw for French-language proficiency. Applicants required a minimum score of 388.
Yesterday’s draw was a general draw, wherein 1,980 applicants were invited with a minimum score of 524.
This represented a one-point decrease from the last general draw on March 12 in which 2,850 applicants with a minimum CRS of 525 obtained ITAs.
In addition, there has been another draw this month. On March 13, IRCC held a category-based selection draw for applicants in transport professions. The department invited 925 applicants with a 430 minimum CRS score.
Summary Of The Express Entry Draw Results In 2024
IRCC invites 1980 applicants in the latest Express Entry draw. Here are the results for the same!
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport Professions | 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 & Agri-Food Professions | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare | 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 |
What Is Category-Based Selection?
Category-based selection draws were introduced in May 2023 as a means for IRCC to recognize Express Entry applicants with in-demand skills/ attributes & issue ITAs.
The department created six categories, which will remain in place throughout 2024. They are:
- Healthcare
- STEM Professions
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture/ Agri-Food
- Strong French Proficiency
The categories reflect any of Canada’s acute labor shortages as well as IRCC’s mandate to promote the French language outside of Quebec. French-speaking applicants have obtained the highest number of ITAs since the categories were introduced.
What Is Express Entry?
Express Entry is responsible for managing three economic immigration programs, i.e., CEC, Federal Skilled Trades Program, & Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Applicants from all programs are ranked against each other within the CRS. In addition, the system assigns points to applicants based on their human capital attributes, like education, age, language ability, work experience, & occupation.
Individuals who obtain the highest overall scores are most likely to obtain an ITA for PR status to IRCC. Once applicants submit their final application to IRCC, they should obtain a final decision within six months.