The latest Express Entry draw was conducted on April 24, 2024. The expected Canada Express Entry next draw prediction is May 08, 2024. Typically, Express Entry draws are conducted at regular two-week intervals, on a Wednesday. The timing, frequency, and CRS score cut-off of these draws are determined by the IRCC and can vary depending on various factors including, the Canadian economy, labor market, and the immigration targets set in the Canada Immigration Level Plans for 2024-2026. Lowest and Highest CRS Cut off score 2024
Lowest CRS points cut-off score is 524 in General draw & 336 in category-based draw.
Highest CRS points cut-off score is 549 in General draw & 491 in category-based draw.
2023
Lowest CRS points cut-off score is 481 in all program draw & 691 in PNP-specific draw.
Highest CRS points cut-off score is 542 in all program draw & 791 in PNP-specific draw.
2022
Lowest CRS points cut-off score is 491 in all program draw & 674 in PNP-specific draw.
Highest CRS points cut-off score is 557 in all program draw & 808 in PNP-specific draw.
2021
Lowest CRS points cut-off score is 75 (CEC)
Highest CRS points cut-off score is 462 in all program draw & 813 in PNP-specific draw.
2020
Lowest CRS points cut-off score is 431 in all program draw & 415 (FST)
Highest CRS points cut-off score is 478 in all program draw & 808 in PNP-specific draw.
Express Entry Round of Invitations Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ranks potential candidates in the pool using a points-based system called the CRS score calculator. In an Express Entry invitation round, IRCC -
Chooses the type of draw,
Decides the number of candidates,
Identifies the highest-ranking candidates, and
Invites them to apply for Canada PR.
Types of Rounds of Invitations IRCC holds different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.
General rounds of invitations
In general rounds of invitations, IRCC invites highest-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for programs managed through Express Entry i.e. Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program.
Program-specific rounds of invitations
In program-specific rounds of invitations, IRCC invites highest-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program linked with a Provincial Nominee Program.
Category-based rounds of invitations
For category-based Express Entry draws, Sean Fraser, Canada’s Immigration Minister, establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. IRCC then invites highest-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for the targeted category. New Category-Based Draws For Express Entry Sean Fraser, Canada's Minister of Immigration, announced on May 31 that the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has finalized new categories for selecting candidates in Express Entry draws. These categories were chosen after considering labor market predictions and consulting with various partners, stakeholders, provincial and territorial governments. The categories for selection are:
French-language proficiency
Healthcare occupations
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
Trade occupations
Transport occupations
Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations
Category-based selection draws have been expected since June 2022 when the Government of Canada amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. These changes allow the selection of immigrants based on specific attributes that align with Canada's economic priorities, such as having relevant work experience to address labor market needs or having knowledge of the French language.
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