The first Express Entry draw of November issued 733 invitations for permanent residency.
Canada has recently held the first Express Entry draw for November 2024, issuing 733 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency. This draw targeted candidates who have a provincial nomination from any Canadian province and a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 812 or higher.
The specific program for this draw was the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with the lowest CRS score required being 812. This marks an increase of 21 points compared to the last PNP-only draw, which took place on October 21, 2024.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was set for March 2, 2024, at 01:58:34 UTC. The round took place on November 12, 2024, at 16:12:30 UTC.
Here’s a breakdown of the CRS score distribution in the pool as of November 11, 2024:
In total, there are 216,735 candidates in the Express Entry pool, making the competition for permanent residency in Canada increasingly tough.
Canada’s immigration strategy for 2025-2027 puts a greater emphasis on transitioning temporary residents to permanent status. This change aligns with Canada’s broader goal of addressing labour shortages, fostering economic growth, and offering smoother pathways for people already living in Canada to become permanent residents.
The new plan prioritizes temporary foreign workers, international students, and other temporary residents who want to make Canada their permanent home. With programs like the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry, individuals who have worked or studied in Canada have an advantage when it comes to applying for permanent residency.
By focusing on those already in Canada, the policy aims to fill essential roles in sectors facing labour shortages, such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. These changes should make it easier for temporary residents to transition into permanent positions, contributing to the economy, without needing additional orientation or settlement support.
October 2024 saw several Express Entry draws targeting different groups, such as trade occupations, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS cutoff scores for these draws varied, with the lowest being 433 for the trade occupation draw on October 23, and 791 for the PNP draw on October 21.
Express Entry is Canada’s system for managing applications for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents. Candidates create an online profile and are ranked based on their qualifications, such as education, work experience, and language skills. The top-ranking candidates are then invited to apply for permanent residency through regular draws.
To be eligible for Express Entry, candidates must meet the criteria for one of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs.
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