Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited candidates to the fourth Express Entry Draw of the month. The department sent out 1,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based selection draw for candidates with French language competency. Fourth Express Entry Draw of March 2024.
A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 388 was required of candidates.
1,980 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 524 were invited to yesterday’s general draw. The draw included candidates from all Express Entry programs regardless of their eligibility for category-based selection.
Compared to the previous general draw on March 12, when 2,850 individuals with a minimum CRS of 525 got ITAs, this marked a one-point decline.
This month, there has been one more draw. On March 13, the IRCC conducted a category-based selection draw for candidates in transport jobs. The department invited 945 applicants with a minimum CRS score of 430.
Summary of Express Entry Draw Results in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| 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 |
What is category-based selection?
Category-based selection draws were introduced in May 2023, as a means for IRCC to identify Express Entry candidates with the in-demand skills and attributes and issue ITAs.
The department created six categories that will remain in place throughout 2024. They are:
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- Trades occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
- Strong French proficiency
The categories reflect many of Canada’s acute labour shortages as well as IRCC’s mandate to promote the French language outside of Quebec. French-speaking candidates have received the highest number of ITAs since the categories were introduced.
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