Canada Express Entry: Understanding the Latest 2024 Draws
Canada’s Express Entry system continues to be a leading pathway for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residence. With regular draws inviting eligible candidates to apply, understanding the process and staying informed about the latest rounds is essential for success.
Overview of the Express Entry Process
- Profile Creation: Candidates submit their profiles to the Express Entry pool under one of three programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score: Each profile is assigned a CRS score based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
- Regular Draws: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts periodic draws, inviting candidates with the highest CRS scores to apply for permanent residence.
- Invitation to Apply (ITA): Selected candidates receive an ITA and have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence.
- Processing and Decision: Applications are processed, and successful candidates receive confirmation of permanent residence (COPR).
All Express Entry Draws: 2024-2025
| Draw # | Date of Draw | Draw Type | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited | # of ITAs Issued |
| 332 | January 08, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 542 | 1350 |
| 331 | January 07, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 793 | 471 |
| 330 | December 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 727 | 1,085 |
| 329 | December 3, 2024 | French language proficiency | 466 | 800 |
| 328 | December 2, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 705 | 676 |
| 327 | November 20, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 463 | 3,000 |
| 326 | November 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 539 | 400 |
| 325 | November 18, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 816 | 174 |
| 324 | November 15, 2024 | French language proficiency | 478 | 800 |
| 323 | November 13, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 547 | 400 |
| 322 | November 12, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 812 | 733 |
| 321 | October 23, 2024 | Trade occupations | 433 | 1,800 |
| 320 | October 22, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 539 | 400 |
| 319 | October 21, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 791 | 648 |
| 318 | October 10, 2024 | French language proficiency | 444 | 1,000 |
| 317 | October 9, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 539 | 500 |
| 316 | October 7, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 743 | 1,613 |
| 315 | September 19, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 4,000 |
| 314 | September 13, 2024 | French language proficiency | 446 | 1,000 |
| 313 | September 9, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 732 | 911 |
| 312 | August 27, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 3,300 |
| 311 | August 26, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 694 | 1,121 |
| 310 | August 15, 2024 | French language proficiency | 394 | 2,000 |
| 309 | August 14, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 3,200 |
| 308 | August 13, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 690 | 763 |
| 307 | July 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 510 | 5,000 |
| 306 | July 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 686 | 964 |
| 305 | July 18, 2024 | French language proficiency | 400 | 1,800 |
| 304 | July 17, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 6,300 |
| 303 | July 16, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 670 | 1,391 |
| 302 | July 8, 2024 | French language proficiency | 420 | 3,200 |
| 301 | July 5, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 445 | 3,750 |
| 300 | July 4, 2024 | Trade occupations | 436 | 1,800 |
| 299 | July 2, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 739 | 920 |
| 298 | June 19, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 663 | 1,499 |
| 297 | May 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 522 | 3,000 |
| 296 | May 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 676 | 2,985 |
| 295 | April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency | 410 | 1,400 |
| 294 | April 23, 2024 | General | 529 | 2,095 |
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations | 491 | 4,500 |
| 292 | April 10, 2024 | General | 549 | 1,280 |
| 291 | March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency | 388 | 1,500 |
| 290 | March 25, 2024 | General | 524 | 1,980 |
| 289 | March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations | 430 | 975 |
| 288 | March 12, 2024 | General | 525 | 2,850 |
| 287 | February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 336 | 2,500 |
| 286 | February 28, 2024 | General | 534 | 1,470 |
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 437 | 150 |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 422 | 3,500 |
| 283 | February 13, 2024 | General | 535 | 1,490 |
| 282 | February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 365 | 7,000 |
| 281 | January 31, 2024 | General | 541 | 730 |
| 280 | January 23, 2024 | General | 543 | 1,040 |
| 279 | January 10, 2024 | General | 546 | 1,510 |
These draws highlight the competitive nature of the Express Entry system. Candidates are encouraged to improve their CRS scores through measures such as enhancing language test results or gaining additional work experience.
FAQs about Express Entry
Q: What is the CRS score, and how is it calculated?
The CRS score evaluates candidates based on factors like age, education, language skills, work experience, and adaptability. It determines your ranking in the Express Entry pool.
Q: How often are Express Entry draws conducted?
Draws typically occur every two weeks, though the schedule can vary.
Q: Can I improve my CRS score after submitting my profile?
Yes, you can improve your score by retaking language tests, gaining additional work experience, or obtaining a provincial nomination.
Q: What happens after receiving an ITA?
You must submit a complete application for permanent residence within 60 days, including all required documents and fees.
Q: What is the validity of an Express Entry profile?
Profiles remain active in the pool for up to 12 months unless you receive an ITA or withdraw your profile.
