Express Entry Draw Canada Invites 3300 Candidates for Permanent Residency on August 27 2024 Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently invited 3,300 people to apply for permanent residency (PR) in the latest Express Entry draw. This draw took place on 27 August, 2024.

This draw specifically targeted individuals who applied under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507 or higher.

This is the second time Canada has invited people this week. They plan to invite more people soon.

The invited people have two months to apply. They need to provide documents like health checks, police reports, and proof of money.

How to Increase Your Chances

If you want to increase your chances of being invited, you can:

• Improve your language skills: Take language tests like IELTS or CELPIP.
• Get your education assessed: Make sure your education is recognized in Canada.
• Apply for a provincial program: Some provinces offer extra points.
• Get a job offer: A job offer from a Canadian company can help a lot.
• Gain more work experience: More experience can increase your score.

Canada's Immigration Goals

Canada wants to attract skilled workers to help its economy grow. They use the Express Entry system to find these people. This year, Canada plans to welcome over 485,000 new immigrants.

Targeted Jobs

Canada is focusing on five main areas for immigration:

• 1) Healthcare
• 2) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• 3) Trades (like carpenters and plumbers)
• 4) Transportation
• 5) Agriculture and food