Express Entry Draw Sent 2,985 PR Invitations

Last Updated On 30 May 2024, 2:33 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

Finally, IRCC announces the first Express Entry draw for May 2024, sending out 2,985 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

This draw only targeted candidates who had provincial nomination with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 676 or above.

Details of the Express Entry Draw Today

Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 2,985
Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,985 or above
Date and time of round: May 30, 2024, at 14:59:31 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 676
Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024, at 18:32:21 UTC

The previous Express Entry draw was on April 24, which targeted profiles with high proficiency in French.

Latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool and Comparison

CRS score range	Number of candidates As of May 29	Number of candidates as of April 23
601-1200	2,918	1,057
501-600	14,211	10,625
451-500	63,353	60,933
491-500	8,855	7,520
481-490	12,120	11,495
471-480	16,805	16,928
461-470	13,828	13,558
451-460	11,745	11,432
401-450	54,078	52,475
441-450	11,022	10,646
431-440	11,023	10,645
421-430	9,977	9,645
411-420	10,900	10,740
401-410	11,156	10,799
351-400	57,028	56,383
301-350	27,210	27,740
0-300	5,606	5,484
Total	224,404	214,697

CRS score distribution comparison

Summary of Express Entry Draws: April 2024

Description	April 24, 2024	April 11, 2024	April 10, 2024
Draw type	Targeted draw for high proficiency in French	Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations	General or all program draws
Invitations	1,400	4,500	1,280
CRS Cutoff	410	491	549
Tie-breaking rule	April 7, 2024, at 02:06:46 UTC	February 25, 2024, at 11:55:12 UTC	March 21, 2024, at 03:37:24 UTC

Express Entry Draw: April 2024

Category-Based Selection To Dominate in 2024

One of the internal IRCC memos revealed that general draw invitations will account for around 22% in 2024.

According to this recently publicized memo, draws with a French theme will make up 30% of the total, followed by rounds with a STEM theme at 25% and healthcare at 15%.

Category	Breakdown of ITAs
Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French	30%
Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations	25%
General or All Program draws	21.5%
Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations	15%
Trades Targeted Draw	5%
Transport-targeted draw	3%
Agriculture and Agri-food draw	0.5%

The category-based Express Entry selection criteria were announced in May 2023, which inaugurated a novel pattern within the immigration system of Canada.

The objective of these draws is to select Express Entry candidates who possess human capital attributes or talents that are in high demand and are in line with the economic priorities of Canada.

The government endeavours to bolster strategic industries and cater to labour market demands by directing attention towards particular professions, such as those within STEM occupations.

Consequently, the applicants and the Canadian economy both gain, as they are afforded a greater chance of securing employment opportunities in their respective disciplines upon their arrival.

Consequences for Prospective Candidates

The most recent Express Entry draws hold considerable ramifications for prospective candidates.

In order to increase their likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply, prospective candidates ought to strive to enhance their CRS scores through the acquisition of supplementary education, professional experience, or language proficiency.

The ongoing tendency towards category-based selection implies that forthcoming drawings might further concentrate on particular occupations or skill sets.

To increase their chances of success, candidates should remain up-to-date on the most recent developments in Canada’s immigration system and tailor their applications accordingly.

What is the Canada Express Entry System?

The Express Entry System manages applications for Canada’s three primary economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is used to determine the candidate rankings, which are based on a set of metrics including, but not limited to, age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.

When was the previous Express Entry draw in April 2024?

The previous Express Entry draw was on April 24, which was for the candidates in the pool with a high level of French language.

The draw sent out 1,400 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 410 or above.

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Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) licensed by CICC (formerly known as ICCRC) with member number R708618. He brings extensive knowledge of immigration law and new changes to rapidly evolving IRCC.