Canada Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of Express Entry draws, inviting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for the second consecutive week.
Key Highlights of the Latest Draw:
▲ Number of Invitations (ITAs): 400
▲ Minimum CRS Score Required: 539
This latest draw comes just one day after a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18, which invited 174 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816.
Recent Express Entry Activity
Last week, IRCC issued 1,933 ITAs across multiple programs, including CEC, PNP, and French-language-focused categories.
Increasing Immigration Targets
According to Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan, Express Entry admissions are expected to rise significantly next year. Here’s what’s planned:
▲ 124,680 new Express Entry admissions in 2025.
▲ 82,000+ spots allocated to the new In-Canada Focus category, primarily for CEC candidates.
▲ 41,700 admissions reserved for candidates with skills matching Canada’s in-demand professions, labeled as the Federal Economic Priorities category.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing immigration applications under three programs:
1) Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
2) Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
3) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
It uses a point-based system called CRS, which scores candidates on factors like:
▲ Age
▲ Work experience
▲ Education
▲ Language skills
Additional points are awarded for having Canadian education or work experience, a sibling in Canada, or a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points to a candidate’s CRS score.
Express Entry Draw Results in 2024
Here’s a quick summary of the key draws this year:
| Date |
Program |
ITAs Issued |
Minimum CRS |
| November 19 |
Canadian Experience Class |
400 |
539 |
| November 18 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
174 |
816 |
| November 15 |
French Proficiency |
800 |
478 |
| November 13 |
Canadian Experience Class |
400 |
547 |
For complete results of previous draws, check the detailed summary above.
Why This Matters
With Canada ramping up its immigration targets, now is a great time for candidates to strengthen their CRS scores and take advantage of opportunities like the new In-Canada Focus category.
If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, start your journey with a Free Express Entry Assessment today!
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