Latest Update: IRCC Invites 2,850 Express Entry Candidates

Khushi Aggarwal

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Updated On Mar 13, 2024

Latest Update: IRCC Invites 2,850 Express Entry Candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released 2,850 invitations to apply for the first Express Entry draw of the month, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 525.

The March 12 draw had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 525 points, 9 points lower than the all-program draw on February 28, 2024.

Major Highlights of the Draw

In February, 16,110 individuals were invited to six draws.
On February 1, 2024, the first draw invited 7,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 365.
On February 29, 2024, the second draw invited 2,500 candidates with a minimum score of 336.
On February 14 and 16,2024, two additional category-based draws invited 3,500 and 150 candidates respectively.
On February 13 and 28, 2024, IRCC held two general Express Entry draws with minimum CRS scores of 535 and 534 respectively.

Latest Express Entry Draw Overview

Here is a complete list of Draw types till March 12, 2024. Category-based selection draws target Express Entry candidates with specific in-demand attributes, unlike general draws which consider candidates from all managed programs based on CRS scores.

Date	Draw Type	Number of ITAs	Minimum CRS
March 12	General	2,850	525
February 29	French language proficiency	2,500	336
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

Also Read: IRCC Says 292,000 Permits for Undergraduate and College Students Will Be Granted

What is Express Entry?

An application management system called Express Entry is used for three of Canada's most well-known economic immigration programs:

After determining if they qualify for these programs, candidates can upload their profile to the IRCC website to determine their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

How Express Entry Works?

Express Entry is a Canadian immigration program that manages applications for skilled workers seeking permanent residency through three main programs, including draws for specific categories.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) assigns candidate profile scores based on age, education, work experience, English/French proficiency, and Canadian siblings, determining their rank in the Express Entry pool.

This method ensures a straightforward and efficient selection process in line with Canada's immigration objectives.

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Canada is actively seeking individuals through Express Entry. Reaching your visa and immigration goals requires taking critical measures including determining your eligibility and estimating your possible CRS score.

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FAQs

1. What is the required number of points for Canada Express Entry?

To build an Express Entry profile with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a person must score 67 points in the Express Entry system of Canada.

2. What is the duration of Canada Express Entry?

Your Express Entry profile will automatically expire after a year if you are not invited to apply. This date is visible to you in your account.

3. Is IELTS required for Express Entry Canada?

Express Entry Canada requires a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 (Canadian Language Benchmarks), equivalent to 6.0 for each section of the IELTS.

4. Which IELTS is for Express Entry?

The IELTS General Training option is required.

5. What is a good CRS score?

For general programs, a decent CRS score in 2024 could total about 480 points, and for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), it might be about 430 points.