By admin (July 19, 2024)
1,800 Candidates Invited by IRCC in Third Express Entry Draw This Week
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the major news for immigration lovers, as it gave out an invitation to 1,800 candidates through its latest Express Entry draw on 18th July 2024. This draw, which took place this week, represents the third round of Express Entry invitations this week alone and underlines the government’s continued commitment to welcoming even more skilled immigrants to Canada.
Recent Draws Overview
The IRCC has been drawing hard to sustain the immigration levels according to the targeted numbers. To have a better insight, here is a table of previous and recent Express Entry Draws in 2024:
| Date | Type of Draw | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| July 18 | Proficiency in French | 1,800 | 400 |
| July 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8 | French proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5 | Healthcare occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| July 4 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| July 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 |
| June 19 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 |
| May 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
French Language Proficiency Draw
The most recent draw, which took place on July 18, was only offered to candidates who demonstrated a very high proficiency in the French language, with a minimum CRS points Band of 400. Canada is, in this regard working to see a mainline of refugees in
The back-to-back draws in mid-July just prove the IRCC really means business and is doing it with aggression on immigration.
On the 17th of July, another 6,300 invitations were issued in the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 515. The day before on 16th July, drew 1,391 candidates in a PNP Draw with minimum CRS of 670.
This frequent draw reflects strategic efforts by Canada to address labor market needs, supporting economic growth by attracting professionals with experience in various economic sectors.
Diversity in Draw Types
The mix of draw types throughout the past few months reflects the focused approach of IRCC in immigration. Some examples include draws directed at occupations that were meant to target those job vacancies, such as in health and trade. Others have been dedicated to those who have proficiency in the French language with an aim to boost Francophone immigration to Canada.
Key draws in 2024 so far include:
- July 5: Healthcare Occupations Draw of 3,750 candidates with minimum CRS was 445.
- July 4:Trade Occupations Draw of 1,800 candidates with minimum CRS was 436.
- July 2 and June 19: Provincial Nominee Program Multiple draws. This led to more than 2,400 candidates being invited.
The Significance of CRS Score
Regardless, the CRS score remains one of the deciding factors in the overall Express Entry excerpt. The higher the score, the more a candidate can expect issuance of an ITA. Minimum scores did vary for the different types of draws conducted, though generally, draws for French language proficiency were lower than in other categories reflecting the importance of language ability.
Future of Express Entry
Overall, the Express Entry program is one of the most important streams for high-class immigrants looking to shape their future in Canada. However, given that this has been quite frequent lately, it’s very lucid that IRCC will go after its immigration objectives and meet the demands of the country in terms of labor markets.
With the continued attractiveness of Canada as a destination for immigration, all possible efforts must be made by prospective candidates to gather an increased score under the CRS: improved language skills, growing work experience, and education at a higher level.
The latest IRCC draw to invite 1,800 candidates with strong French language points to the dynamic and inclusive nature of the Canadian immigration policy. Through regular and frequent draws, the IRCC ensures that a diverse pool of skilled immigrants is brought into the country for its future growth and progress.
However, the aspirants of foreign immigration are advised to remain updated regarding the new trends in the Express Entry system as and when formulated in order to optimize their chances of receiving an ITA. The warm stance of Canada is translating into opportunities for a bright future for skilled workers around the world.