On February 28, IRCC has issued 1,470 candidates through general Express Entry draw.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for the draw remains 534.
The candidates are invited under all three Express Entry programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP),
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) &
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Summary of Express Entry Draw’s of 2024:
| Date | Draw | No of Invitrations | CRS Score |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare Occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French Language Proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |
As of January 30, IRCC has started accepting PTE (Pearson Test of English Core) for all the immigration streams except the Student Direct Stream. All the applicants who are looking to apply for Permanent Residency, now have another option for English Language Test.
Eligibility Requirements for Canada Express Entry:
Eligibility requirements of FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker Program)
- You must have at least one year of work experience or an equivalent amount in part-time in any occupation in the NOC 0, A, or B category.
- You must have a language proficiency score of at least CLB 7
- You must have completed an education equivalent to a Canadian High School diploma
- You must score at least 67 points out of 100 on the FSWP points grid
- You must have sufficient funds to support yourself and your family in Canada
Eligibility requirements of FSTP (Federal Skilled Trades Program)
- You must have at least two-year experience or an equivalent in part-time in a skilled trade
- You must meet all the skill requirements of the trade as per the NOC
- You must have a language proficient score of at least CLB4 or higher
- You must have a valid job offer from Canada or a Certificate of Qualification in a skilled trade issued by a province or territory in Canada
Eligibility requirements of CEC (Canadian Experience Class)
- You must have at least 1 year of work experience in Canada in the last 3 years. Your work experience must be full-time or an equivalent amount in part-time.
- Your work experience must be in a job in the NOC 0, A, or B category
- You must meet the language requirement. For jobs in the NOC 0 and A category, you must have a language score of CLB 7 or above. For jobs in the NOC B category, you must have a language score of CLB 5 or above
Read More:
- IRCC Issued Invitations To 7,000 Candidates With French Speaking Efficiency
- Agriculture And Agri-Food Occupations Draw: 150 New Applications Invited
- Healthcare Category Draw: 3,500 New Applications Invited
- Express Entry Draw: 1,490 New Applications Invited
