Canada issues 1,391 ITAs in the Latest Express Entry Draw

On July 16, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,391 candidates under the PNP category. This is the fifth Express Entry draw of the month. The minimum CRS score required for the latest draw is 670. 

Comparatively to the previous draw, the number of invitations have decreased in number. In the previous draw released on 8 July 2024, a total of 3,200 candidates were invited. 

Express Entry  

Express Entry is the primary pathway for Canada's Permanent Residency. Candidates submit an online profile score based on education, work experience, language ability, and more.

There are three economic immigration programs in the Express Entry system:- 

• Federal Skilled Worker Program 
• Canadian Experience Class
• Federal Skilled Trades Program

Different Types of Rounds of Invitation 

• General Category- This category invites top candidates who are eligible in one of the three programs to participate in the Express Entry pool. The three Express Entry programs are Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class. 
• Program-Specific Category-  In this category, candidates with specific Express Entry programs are invited to apply. For example- IRCC often has specific draws for Provincial Nominee Program. 
• Category-Based - For this, the candidate has to meet certain economic benefits to be eligible for this type of invitation. 

Category-based Selection  

IRCC has introduced six categories under the Category-based selection. These categories target specific human capital attributes. The six categories are undermentioned- 

• Healthcare occupations
• STEM professions (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
• Proficiency in French language
• Trades occupations - carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
• Occupations Related to Transportation
• Agriculture and agri-food occupations

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