Breaking News: Canada Invites 4,000 Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw!
Canada’s immigration system is in full swing! Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again opened doors for skilled workers by issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile on or before November 14, 2024, at 2:52:14 AM UTC.
A Look at Recent Express Entry Draws
This is the second draw of the week, following a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 4, which invited 455 candidates under enhanced PNP programs.
January also saw significant activity, with 5,821 ITAs issued across CEC and PNP programs. Here’s a snapshot of the most recent Express Entry draws:
- February 5: CEC draw – 4,000 ITAs (CRS 521)
- February 4: PNP draw – 455 ITAs (CRS 802)
- January 23: CEC draw – 4,000 ITAs (CRS 527)
- January 8: CEC draw – 1,350 ITAs (CRS 542)
- January 7: PNP draw – 471 ITAs (CRS 793)
What’s Trending in Express Entry Draws?
With Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan, the focus in 2025 is clear. IRCC aims to invite candidates from:
✔ Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and PNP applicants through the new In-Canada Focus category ✔ Category-based selection targeting healthcare, skilled trades, and French-speaking professionals under the Federal Economic Priorities category ✔ Over 124,000 new permanent residents expected to be welcomed in 2025
Express Entry vs. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Canada operates both federal and provincial immigration programs to bring in skilled workers. Here’s how they differ:
Express Entry: The Federal Route
Express Entry is Canada’s largest federal immigration system, consisting of:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – for individuals with work experience in Canada
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) – for skilled workers worldwide
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) – for workers in trade occupations
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The Regional Pathway
PNPs allow provinces to nominate skilled workers based on regional labor market needs. PNPs can be Base PNPs (direct provincial nomination) or Enhanced PNPs (linked with Express Entry).
🔹 Base PNP: Candidates apply directly to a province, receive a nomination, and then apply for permanent residence through IRCC.
🔹 Enhanced PNP: Candidates either enter the Express Entry pool first and receive a nomination later or apply directly through a PNP program linked with Express Entry. A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points, almost guaranteeing an ITA in the next draw!
What’s Next for Immigrants to Canada?
With the CEC and PNP pathways gaining momentum, candidates should keep an eye on CRS score trends and upcoming category-based draws. If you are an aspiring immigrant, this is the perfect time to prepare your profile, boost your CRS score, and explore PNP options!
Stay tuned for more updates on Canada’s Express Entry draws!
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