The PNP Express Entry Draw in Canada is open to candidates

On November 8, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the latest Express Entry draw, which focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). 733 ITAs were given to candidates who received a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 812 as a result of this draw.

The key Highlights of the draw –

•    ITA – 733 ( PNP)
•    CRS Score – 812 

The October 23 category-based selection draw, which accepted 1,800 applications from a variety of trade occupations, is followed by this one. Notably, the October draw was the first category-based draw not in French since July, signaling a renewed focus on selecting talented individuals to address economic issues.

The November draw is significant because it aligns with Canada’s recently announced Immigration Levels Plan for 2025. The IRCC anticipates accepting 124,680 applications through Express Entry programs in 2024. One of the new objectives in the policy is the "In-Canada Focus," which focuses on retaining temporary residents who are already living and working in Canada. This target is set at 82,980 permanent residents, or around 40% of Canada's economic immigration admissions for 2025. It is anticipated that the PNP and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams will provide a significant number of candidates in this category, favoring individuals with prior Canadian connections.

The IRCC has also set a Federal Economic Priorities target of 41,700 admissions to address critical workforce shortages. For this category, candidates will be selected from all Express Entry-managed programs, including those with healthcare, trades, or French language skills, particularly those from outside Quebec.

Summary of the Express Entry Draws 2024
 

What is Express Entry Program?

The express entry allows the skilled workers to immigrate to Canada is the most popular channel of immigration since its inception in 2015. 

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) are all part of Canada's economic immigration digital application management system, Express Entry. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers significant factors like age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and Canadian ties, is used to evaluate candidates. Candidates with better CRS scores are more likely to receive ITAs in subsequent drawings.

Candidates that apply through PNP streams receive an extra 600 points, significantly raising their chances of receiving an ITA. PNP candidates rank among the most competitive in the Express Entry system as the IRCC continues to focus on meeting labor market demands and demographic issues in the years to come.