Express Entry Draw #303: 1,391 Invitations Issued

On July 16, 2024, at 15:39:40 UTC, IRCC conducted its fifth (5th) draw of July 2024, inviting nominated skilled immigrants under the Provincial Nominee Program, to apply for the Canada PR visa.

In this draw, applicants with an active Express Entry profile under FSWP, CEC, and a minimum score of 670 were invited to apply for the visa.

The details of the draw are as follows:

Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations issued: 1,391
Minimum CRS Score: 670
Tie-breaking rule: May 04, 2024 (at 13:27:31 UTC)

As per the published data as of July 16, 2024, out of 216,457 skilled immigrants, a maximum number of applicants, i.e., 60,006 have CRS Scores between 451-500, followed by 54,576 immigrants having CRS Scores between 351-400.

FAQ

Express Entry is an online system that the Canadian government uses to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

You need to provide detailed documentation of your work experience, including reference letters from employers, job descriptions, and proof of employment such as pay stubs or contracts.

Yes, you must have your credentials assessed by a designated organization to ensure they meet Canadian standards. This is known as an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

The CRS is a points-based system that ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool based on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Higher scores increase your chances of being invited to apply for permanent residence.

You can improve your CRS score by gaining more work experience, improving your language test scores, obtaining additional educational qualifications, or receiving a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

The Express Entry process typically takes around six months from submitting your profile to receiving an invitation to apply, and another six months for processing your application for permanent residence.

Yes, you can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children in your application for permanent residence. They will also need to meet certain eligibility requirements.