- Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has disclosed the third Express Entry draw for March 2024.
- In a broad invitation round, 1,980 invitations to apply (ITAs) were dispatched to profiles holding a CRS score of 524 or higher.
- Furthermore, on March 13, Canada introduced the inaugural transport-focused Express Entry draw for 2024.
- 975 invitations to apply (ITAs) were extended to profiles boasting a CRS score of 430 or more, coupled with a minimum of 6 months of experience in one of the 10 transport occupations.
- Previously, on March 12, IRCC issued 2,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a comprehensive draw, encompassing all candidates in the pool with a CRS score of 525 or higher.
Recap of the Express Entry Draws:
| Description | March 25, 2024 | March 13, 2024 | March 12, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw type | General or all program draws | Targeted draw for 10 transport occupations | General or all program draws |
| Invitations | 1,980 | 975 | 2,850 |
| CRS Cutoff | 524 | 430 | 525 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
Here are the comprehensive details of the most recent Express Entry draws in February 2024. Additionally, further down this page, you’ll find a list of all draws dating back to 2015, along with a prediction for the next draw.
| Description | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2024 | February 16, 2024 | February 14, 2024 | February 13, 2024 | February 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw type | Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French | General or all program draws | Targeted for Agriculture and agri-food occupations | Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations | General or all program draws | Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French |
| Invitations | 2,400 | 1,470 | 150 | 3,500 | 1,490 | 7,000 |
| CRS Cutoff | 336 | 534 | 437 | 422 | 535 | 365 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 18, 2024, at 09:15:46 UTC | January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC | January 29, 2024, at 03:32:58 UTC | January 30, 2024, at 02:39:54 UTC | February 11, 2024, at 15:26:56 UTC | September 8, 2023, at 09:47:27 UTC |
Current Distribution of Express Entry CRS Scores
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 987 |
| 501-600 | 10,573 |
| 451-500 | 60,108 |
| 491-500 | 8,065 |
| 481-490 | 10,499 |
| 471-480 | 17,083 |
| 461-470 | 13,275 |
| 451-460 | 11,186 |
| 401-450 | 50,569 |
| 441-450 | 10,174 |
| 431-440 | 10,410 |
| 421-430 | 9,186 |
| 411-420 | 10,414 |
| 401-410 | 10,385 |
| 351-400 | 55,099 |
| 301-350 | 28,536 |
| 0-300 | 5,348 |
| Total | 211,220 |
- 2023 CRS Score Trend Analysis and 2024 Express Entry Draw Prediction (Updated weekly)
- Our Overall Recommendations
- Weekly Updated Prediction for Next Express Entry Draw CRS Score
- Processing Time for Express Entry 2024
- Express Entry Draw Historical Data Since 2015
CRS Score Trend In 2023
| Immigration Program | Total Invitations |
Average CRS Score |
Lowest CRS Score |
Highest CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Agri-food draw | 1,000 | 370 | 354 | 386 |
| Transport-targeted draw | 1,670 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Trades Targeted Draw | 2,500 | 406.5 | 388 | 425 |
| Targeted Draw for French Speakers | 8,700 | 446 | 375 | 486 |
| STEM Targeted Draw | 6,400 | 483 | 481 | 486 |
| Healthcare Targeted Draw | 5,600 | 456 | 431 | 476 |
| No Program Specified | 76,700 | 502 | 481 | 561 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 4,396 | 748 | 691 | 791 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 3,300 | 489 | 489 | 489 |
Analysis and Forecast for Next Express Entry Draw 2024 (Updated Weekly)
- As the IRCC emphasizes targeted Express Entry draws for 2024, it’s expected that the CRS cutoff score will remain high, likely surpassing 520 points for general invitations.
- French-focused draws are expected to occur more frequently compared to other categories in the upcoming draws.
- For Francophones and in draws related to Agriculture, Transport, and Trade, the CRS cutoff score is anticipated to be relatively lower.
- This paints a clearer picture of the direction towards targeted draws and the continuation of draws for all programs.
- IRCC’s Express Entry draws remain fiercely competitive, suggesting slim chances for profiles scoring below 520 points in general draws unless IRCC organizes a large-scale draw.
- Profiles with CRS scores below 520 should concentrate on enhancing their profiles by obtaining qualification certificates, improving language proficiency, accruing more experience, etc.
