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Canada PR Next Draw

The Canadian government and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Canada (IRCC) conducts an Express Entry Draw on a bi-weekly basis. The latest Express Entry Draw for permanent residency was held on 08 March 2024.

2,104 PR invitations were issued for provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities Stream (healthcare occupations) with a CRS score between 352 and 421. The applicants who received the invitations have 45 days to submit the application.

When will be the Next Canada Express Entry Draw?

There is no longer a consistent pattern for the Express Entry Draw since the new Canada category-based occupations draw has taken place. However, the prediction for the next Express Entry Draw is on 13 March 2024.

The timing, frequency, and CRS score of these draws are decided by the IRCC on various factors. The Canadian government and IRCC conducting these draws hastily to meet the targets set in the Canada Immigration Plan 2024-2026.

Lowest and Highest CRS Cut-off Scores

To have a clear idea about the CRS score and how low and high it can go. Have a look at the key points of the draws held in the last four years:

2023

  • The lowest and highest CRS cut-off scores in all program draw were 481 and 542.
  • The least and peak CRS cut-off scores in the PNP-specific draw were 691 and 791.

2022

  • The top and below CRS cut-off scores in all program draw were 491 and 557.
  • The lowermost and uppermost CRS cut-off scores in the PNP-specific draw were 678 and 808.

2021

  • The low line CRS points cut-off is 75 (Canadian Experience Class)
  • The paramount CRS cut-off in all program draw were 462 and 813 in the PNP-specific draw.

2020

  • The lowest CRS point cut-off score is 431 in all program draw and 415 (FST)
  • The highest CRS point cut-off score is 478 in all program draw and 808 in PNP-specific draw

Canada Express Entry Draw List of 2024

Here is the list of the Canada Express Entry Draws from January to February 2024:

Draw

Date

Number of Invitations

CRS score

Draw Type

287

29 February 2024

2,500

336

French Language Proficiency

286

28 February 2024

1,470

534

General Draw

285

16 February 2024

150

437

Agriculture and agri-food occupations

284

14 February 2024

3,500

422

Healthcare Occupations

283

13 February 2024

1,490

535

General Draw

282

1 February 2024

7000

365

French Language Proficiency

281

31 January 2024

730

541

General Draw

280

23 January 2024

1,040

543

General Draw

279

10 January 2024

1,510

546

General Draw

 

How to prepare for the Next Express Entry Draw

There are several types of rounds of invitations, however, till, now IRCC has 3 rounds of invitations. 

  • General rounds of invitations

IRCC invites the highest-ranking applicants in the pool who are eligible in one of the programs managed under the Express Entry: 

      Federal Skilled Worker Program

      Federal Skilled Trades Program

      Canadian Experience Class 

  • Program-specific rounds of invitations

In this IRCC Invites the highest-ranking candidates who are eligible for an Express Entry along with the Provincial Nominee Program. 

  • Category-based rounds of invitations

Canada Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser established a category-based draw to meet specific economic goals. IRCC Invites the candidates with the highest CRS score who are eligible for the targeted category. The categories are;

 

  • French-language proficiency
  •  Healthcare occupations
  •  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
  •  Trade occupations
  •  Transport occupations
  •  Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations

 

Express Entry CRS Score Range

The following table shows the number of Express Entry profiles currently in the pool with their CRS Score range:

CRS score range

Number of candidates

601-1200

965

501-600

9,567

451-500

59,371

491-500

7,574

481-490

10,095

471-480

17,137

461-470

13,373

451-460

11,192

401-450

50,695

441-450

10,265

431-440

10,474

421-430

9,110

411-420

10,407

401-410

10,439

351-400

56,178

301-350

29,305

0-300

5,406

Total

211,487

How can we help you get into the Express Entry?

The crucial step for the Express Entry program is to provide reliable and accurate information and obtain an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Without an invitation, applicants are unable to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry Program.

Sernexuss Immigration is the leading immigration consultant. Our job is to make candidates’ profiles stand out among other applicants in the Express Entry Pool. Our professionals will assess your case thoroughly and ensure you obtain the highest  possible score.

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