The Express Entry latest draw held on July 30, 2024, saw invitations being issued to 964 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. Invited candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 686 to be eligible.

Type of draw: Provincial Nominee Program

• Number of invitations issued: 964
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 964  or above
• Date and time of round: July 30, 2024, at 15:25:21 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 686
• Tie-breaking rule: May 27, 2024, at 07:07:21 UTC

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province and territory has its own PNP that is designed to meet its specific economic and demographic needs.

Key Features of the PNP:

Streams and Categories: Each PNP has multiple streams or categories tailored to meet the needs of the province. These may include:

• • Skilled Worker: For individuals with skills, education, and work experience that can contribute to the province’s economy.
  • Business/Entrepreneur: For individuals who can invest in or start a business in the province.
  • International Graduate: For students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in the province.
  • Semi-Skilled/Low-Skilled Worker: For individuals working in occupations that require lower skill levels but are in demand in the province.