In the initial Express Entry draw of March 2024, 2,850 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued in a general round.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cutoff stood at 525, indicating that candidates with a score above this threshold received invitations for Canadian permanent residency.
Here’s a comprehensive summary of today’s Express Entry draw:
General
- Number of invitations issued: 2,850
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,850 or above
- Date and time of round: March 12, 2024, at 15:58:07 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 525
- Tie-breaking rule: March 12, 2024, at 15:56:42 UTC
CRS Score Distribution in the Pool Prior to Today’s Express Entry Draw:
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 965 |
| 501-600 | 9,567 |
| 451-500 | 59,371 |
| 491-500 | 7,574 |
| 481-490 | 10,095 |
| 471-480 | 17,137 |
| 461-470 | 13,373 |
| 451-460 | 11,192 |
| 401-450 | 50,695 |
| 441-450 | 10,265 |
| 431-440 | 10,474 |
| 421-430 | 9,110 |
| 411-420 | 10,407 |
| 401-410 | 10,439 |
| 351-400 | 56,178 |
| 301-350 | 29,305 |
| 0-300 | 5,406 |
| Total | 211,487 |
Important Updates and Resources for Express Entry Candidates Still Awaiting an Invitation:
- List of 100 occupations eligible for 50 additional CRS points with a certificate of qualification.
- IRCC Express Entry Draws 2024 Categories to remain the same as 2023.
- Comprehensive Guide to Express Entry Draw Influential Factors.
- Key Express Entry Draw Expectations For 2024.
- Evolution of Express Entry Draws in 2023 and Your Odds.
- 4 Important Things To Do While Waiting For Next Express Entry Draw.
What is the Express Entry System?
The automated Express Entry system processes applications from skilled professionals seeking permanent residency in Canada. It manages three programs:
- The Federal Program for Skilled Workers (FSWP)
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Applicants’ eligibility is assessed once they provide an online profile, and they are ranked in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS score is determined by factors such as age, education, professional background, linguistic skills, among others.
The Canadian government selects the highest-scoring candidates from the Express Entry pool and issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. Additionally, Canada offers specific categories for individuals to be chosen based on their qualifications and awarded ITAs.
