Canada opens All-category Express Entry draw on 10 April- invites 1,280 candidates
In the all-category draw of federal Express Entry System opened by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on April 10, 2024, total 1,280 candidates received the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. Invited candidates need to submit complete Canada PR application within 60 days of receiving the ITA. Find out more about this latest Express Entry update.
Express Entry draw on 10 April 2024
Find below the key details of the latest EE invitation round:
- EE Draw date and type- 10 April 2024, EE draw for All-category candidates
- ITAs issued- 1,280 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for Canadian PR Visa issued
- CUT OFF- The CRS score requirement for this draw was 549 points.
- Tie-breaking Rule- March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC
In the 14 express entry draws occurred in 2024, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued total 27,975 ITAs for Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa this year.
Analysis of New EE invitation round
There has been a trend in express entry invitation round results since the inception of the category-based Express Entry draws. In all general (all-category) draws, the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score or CUT OFF remains high, while in the category-based invitation rounds, the IRCC drop the CUT OFF to invite candidates with experience in high demand occupations or proficiency in French language.
Category-Based Selections this year
Canada has continued the same six categories for category-based selection in Express Entry draws throughout 2024. These categories include:
- A strong French language proficiency or
- Work experience in one of the below fields:
- healthcare
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- transport
- agriculture and Agri-food
