Latest Express Entry Draw: Canada Invites 3,200 French-Speaking Immigrants with a 420 CRS Cutoff
On July 8, 2024, the latest Express Entry draw in Canada was a category-based draw focused on French language proficiency. This was the 302nd draw and it issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 420 points. A tie-break rule was applied for candidates with the same CRS score, prioritizing those who had submitted their profiles before May 30, 2024 .
The previous draw on July 5, 2024, was a category-based draw for healthcare occupations, which issued 3,750 ITAs with a minimum CRS score of 445. Another recent draw on July 4, 2024, focused on trade occupations, issuing 1,800 ITAs with a minimum CRS score of 436.
Draw Details:
- Draw Number: 302
- Date: July 8, 2024
- Category: French Language Proficiency
- Number of Invitations Issued: 3,200
- Minimum CRS Score: 420
- Tie-break Rule: Profiles submitted before May 30, 2024, at 03:37:43 UTC were considered.
Background on Express Entry:
The Express Entry system manages applications for three federal immigration programs:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Candidates in the Express Entry pool is ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.