On February 29th, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a second Express Entry draw of the week.
This draw, specifically aimed at candidates proficient in French, saw IRCC issue 2,500 invitations to apply (ITAs), with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 336.
The day prior, on February 28th, the general Express Entry draw awarded 1,470 ITAs for permanent residency, with a CRS cutoff score of 534.
In the preceding draw on February 16th, 150 ITAs were issued in a targeted draw focusing on agriculture and agri-food occupations, with a CRS cutoff score of 437.
On February 14th, a targeted round of invitations for 35 healthcare occupations resulted in 3,500 ITAs, with a CRS cutoff score of 422.
Earlier, on February 13th, IRCC issued 1,490 ITAs in a general draw encompassing all programs, with a CRS cutoff score of 535.
February 1st saw IRCC extend invitations to 7,000 profiles for permanent residency in a targeted draw for individuals showcasing high proficiency in French. The CRS cutoff was notably low at 365.
More details: Latest Express Entry Draw 2024 | New Rounds of Invitations
For further details on the latest Express Entry draws in February 2024 and a comprehensive list of draws since 2015, as well as predictions for future draws, please refer to the subsequent sections of this page.
Analysis and Prediction for the Next Express Entry Draw in 2024 (Updated Weekly)
In 2024, IRCC’s emphasis on targeted Express Entry draws suggests that the CRS cutoff score is likely to remain elevated, surpassing 530+ for general or all-program invitation rounds.
Expectations lean towards an increase in the frequency of French-focused draws compared to other categories within the Express Entry system.
For draws targeting Francophones, as well as those centered on Agriculture, Transport, and Trade, it’s anticipated that the CRS cutoff score will be relatively lower.
