Express Entry Draw #297 invites 3,000 Candidates for Canada Immigration
Posted by: Yukta Plaha
03 June 2024 06:50 AM
On May 31, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class category. The minimum CRS score required for this latest draw is 522.
Previously, the draw that occurred on May 30, 2024 invited 2,985 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program category.
The Express Entry Draw generally occurs 2-3 times a month. The Next Express Entry Draw is expected to occur between June 7, 2024 to June 15, 2024.
Summary of Express Entry Latest Draw -
- Number of invitations issued: 3,000
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000 or above
- Date and time of round: May 31, 2024 at 12:48:30 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 522
- Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is the fastest and most preferred pathway for obtaining Canada's Permanent Residency. Under the Express Entry system, candidates submit an online profile score based on education, work experience, language ability, and more.
There are three economic immigration programs under Express Entry:
Category-based Selection Draws
IRCC has released category-based selection draws for the candidates with specific skills and experience. The six categories are as follows :-
- 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
Different Types of Rounds of Invitation
General Category - The General 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 Selection - The candidate has to meet certain economic benefits and skills to be eligible for this type of invitation.
Category Based Selection - The candidate has to meet certain economic benefits and skills to be eligible for this type of invitation.
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