31 May

Breaking news! Canada Express Entry Draw issued 2985 ITAs after a long pause

 Express Entry Draw #296 issues 2,985 ITAs!

  • IRCC held the Express Entry Draw #296 on May 30, 2024.
  • The draw issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 2,985 PNP candidates.
  • The minimum CRS score for the Express Entry draw was 676.
  • The latest draw was the first draw to be held in May 2024.

Details of the Express Entry Draw #296

Express Entry Draw #296 was held on May 30 and issued 2,985 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to PNP candidates.

Candidates with a minimum CRS score of 676 were invited via the draw.

This was the first draw to be held in May 2024.

 
Draw No Date Category  ITAs issued CRS score
#296 May 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
  
Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry

Candidates must score at least 67 points to apply for the Express Entry draw.
 Given below is the list of eligibility requirements for the Express Entry program:
  • Age: 18-35 years
  • Education: Educational qualifications must be equal to the higher secondary level of education in Canada
  • Work experience: At least one year of professional experience.
  • Language proficiency: Required IELTS or PTE Core
  • Adaptability: Must have close relatives or family living in Canada
  • Employment: Must have a valid employment offer from an employer in Canada
Steps to apply for Canada Express Entry

You can follow the simple steps given below to apply for Canada Express Entry:

Step 1: Acquire an ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
Step 2: Complete the language proficiency tests
Step 3: Create an Express Entry profile
Step 4: Calculate your CRS scores
Step 5: Apply for the Express Entry program
Step 6: Receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply)
Step 7: Apply for a Canada visa
Step 8: Fly to Canada
 
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