On 15th August 2024, the Express Entry Draw invited 2,000 candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 394 or above having level 7 in French.
The previous draw was on 14th August 2024 with a CRS score of 509 or higher under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
This week Express Entry sent out a total of 5,963 invitations to apply for permanent residency. Have a look at the details of the Express Entry Draw this week.
| Specifics | August 15 | August 14 | August 13 |
| Category |
Level 7 in French |
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 2,000 | 3,200 | 763 |
| CRS Cutoff | 394 | 509 | 690 |
Latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 125 |
| 501-600 | 11,055 |
| 451-500 | 61,210 |
| 491-500 | 10,883 |
| 481-490 | 11,990 |
| 471-480 | 14,873 |
| 461-470 | 12,747 |
| 451-460 | 10,717 |
| 401-450 | 52,261 |
| 441-450 | 10,303 |
| 431-440 | 11,229 |
| 421-430 | 9,868 |
| 411-420 | 10,619 |
| 401-410 | 10,242 |
| 351-400 | 53,137 |
| 301-350 | 24,690 |
| 0-300 | 5,482 |
| Total | 207,960 |
For the first time in the history of the Express Entry system, the IRCC conducted a draw targeting candidates with a French language proficiency level of 7 or higher.
This is done to align with Canada’s broader immigration strategy to attract skilled workers and French-speaking applicants, especially in the provinces outside of Quebec, where the need for talent is in-demand and growing.
Targeted Occupations in Express Entry Draws
The IRCC’s focus on specific occupations is part of its strategy to address labour market needs.
The following sectors are currently prioritized:
- 35 healthcare occupations
- 25 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) occupations.
- 10 trade occupations
- 10 transportation occupations
- 3 agriculture and agri-food occupations
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