The October Surge: Navigating Canada’s Express Entry Updates
October brought a breath of fresh air to the Express Entry system, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ramped up its immigration draws after a slowdown in September. With new selections and a notable focus on trade occupations, the month was eventful for prospective immigrants.
Key Highlights from October:
- Increased Draw Frequency: IRCC held six Express Entry draws across four streams, issuing a total of 5,961 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR). This mirrors the 5,911 ITAs from September, but the draws were more frequent, resulting in smaller draw sizes.
- Focus on Trade Occupations: Notably, October featured the second Express Entry trade occupations draw of 2024, the first since July.
- CRS Score Trends: The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores saw an uptick compared to September, reflecting the competitive nature of the current pool. As of October 22, the distribution of scores in the Express Entry pool indicated a diverse range of candidates, with over 211,780 individuals vying for their chance at PR.
October Draw Breakdown
Draw NumberDateRound TypeITAs IssuedCRS Cut-off Scores
316 October 7, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 1,613 743
317 October 9, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 500 539
318 October 10, 2024 French Language Proficiency 1,000 444
319 October 21, 2024 PNP 648 791
320 October 22, 2024 CEC 400 539
321 October 23, 2024 Trade Occupations 1,800 433
What Lies Ahead in November?
As we move into November, IRCC has indicated its commitment to prioritizing CEC, PNP, and French-language candidates for PR selection through the federal Express Entry system.
Understanding the competitive landscape of the Express Entry pool is crucial for candidates. Here’s a glimpse at the score distribution:
- 0-300: 5,462 candidates (2.58%)
- 301-350: 22,928 candidates (10.83%)
- 351-400: 51,048 candidates (24.10%)
- 401-410: 10,871 candidates (5.13%)
- 501-600: 13,430 candidates (6.34%)
With a blend of opportunities and challenges, the evolving Express Entry landscape in November promises to be intriguing for all aspiring immigrants.
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