For the second Express Entry draw of the week, Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
For healthcare jobs, the department held a category-based selection draw and sent invitations to 3,500 candidates.
A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 422 was needed of candidates.
The general draw on February 13 resulted in 1,490 applicants receiving ITAs with a minimum CRS score of at least 535. This draw comes after that.
There has only been one other category-based selection draw in 2024. On February 1st, 7,000 individuals who were very proficient in French were invited to the draw. This year’s biggest attraction to date was this one.
Three general drawings were held in January, attracting a total of 3,280 applicants. For these draws, the minimum CRS score varied from 546 to 541.
Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
