In the most recent Express Entry draw held on April 10th, 1,280 invitations for permanent residency were issued in a general draw. The cutoff score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) was 549.
Express Entry Draw Summary:
- Category: General
- Invitations Issued: 1,280
- Minimum Rank for Invitation: 1,280 or higher
- Date and Time of Draw: April 10, 2024, at 13:11:33 UTC
- Lowest CRS Score Invited: 549
- Tie-Breaking Rule: March 21, 2024, at 03:37:24 UTC
March’s Express Entry Draws Summary
| Date | March 26, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | March 13, 2024 | March 12, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw type | Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French | General or all program draws | Targeted draw for 10 transport occupations | General or all program draws |
| Invitations | 1,500 | 1,980 | 975 | 2,850 |
| CRS Cutoff | 388 | 524 | 430 | 525 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
This table summarizes the Express Entry draws that took place in March, including the type of draw, the number of invitations issued, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff scores, and the respective tie-breaking rules.
Newest Distribution of Express Entry CRS Scores
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,093 |
| 501-600 | 12,051 |
| 451-500 | 62,073 |
| 491-500 | 9,167 |
| 481-490 | 11,246 |
| 471-480 | 16,933 |
| 461-470 | 13,429 |
| 451-460 | 11,298 |
| 401-450 | 51,694 |
| 441-450 | 10,454 |
| 431-440 | 10,485 |
| 421-430 | 9,461 |
| 411-420 | 10,640 |
| 401-410 | 10,654 |
| 351-400 | 56,015 |
| 301-350 | 27,831 |
| 0-300 | 5,410 |
| Total | 216,167 |
Analysis and Prediction for Next Express Entry Draw in 2024 (Updated Weekly)
- Given the IRCC’s emphasis on targeted draws in 2024, it’s expected that the CRS cutoff score will remain high, likely exceeding 520 points for general or all-program invitation rounds.
- In terms of category-based draws, there’s anticipation for more frequent French-focused draws compared to other categories.
- The CRS cutoff score is projected to be lower for Francophones, as well as in draws for Agriculture, Transport, and Trade.
- The direction regarding targeted draws and the continuation of all-program draws is becoming clearer.
- Express Entry draws by the IRCC remain competitive, with little prospect for profiles scoring below 520 CRS points in general draws unless there’s a large-scale draw.
- Profiles with CRS scores below 520 should concentrate on enhancing their profiles by obtaining certification, improving language proficiency, accruing more work experience, etc.
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- It is expected that IRCC will persist with ‘no program specified’ draws and targeted draws throughout the year in the weeks to come.
- Regarding category-specific draws, significant-sized STEM-targeted draws are now anticipated, alongside general draws.
- Anticipated to be less frequent are Express Entry draws for Transport, Agriculture/Agri-food, and Trades in comparison to the francophone category.
- For draws encompassing all programs, a CRS cutoff score of approximately 530+ is expected in forthcoming invitation rounds.
- A crucial aspect to monitor is the number of invitation rounds in the upcoming weeks, which will influence the CRS cutoff thresholds.
- There are strong indications of another round of invitations targeting STEM and healthcare sectors in the upcoming draws.
