On October 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw.
IRCC Issues 648 Invitations in Latest PNP:Only Express Entry Draw
On October 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. A total of 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had successfully secured provincial nominations, an essential factor in this particular draw. The draw, referenced as Ministerial Instruction #319, highlights the continued importance of provincial nominations in Canada’s immigration system, providing a pathway for highly skilled individuals to achieve permanent residency.
This PNP-only draw follows a pattern where the IRCC periodically targets candidates who have been nominated by a province or territory, ensuring they meet both federal and provincial immigration needs. The number of invitations and the relatively high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 791 underscore the competitive nature of the draw and reflect the essential role that provincial nominations play in helping candidates secure an ITA.
Breakdown of the Key Metrics from the October 21, 2024, Draw
Number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs): 648
Rank required to be invited to apply: 648 or above
Date and time of round: October 21, 2024, at 15:12:14 UTC
CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 791
Tie-breaking rule: August 13, 2024, at 20:04:52 UTC
For this draw, only candidates who had received a nomination from a province or territory were considered. The tie-breaking rule ensures that if more than one candidate has the same CRS score (in this case, 791), the cut-off is determined by the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission. In this instance, profiles submitted before August 13, 2024, at 20:04:52 UTC were given priority.
