The Canadian immigration system assesses Express Entry candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Approximately every two weeks, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selects the highest-scoring candidates from the general pool for permanent residency through invitation rounds, known as “General Draws”. Additionally, every 1-4 months, IRCC conducts draws for specific categories with lower pass marks compared to the general draw, known as “Category-Specific Draws”.
These categories include:
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
To help you stay informed about potential opportunities for permanent residency in Canada and to keep track of your progress, we’ve provided a table below outlining the recent rounds of invitations in the Express Entry system.
| Round # | Date | Draw Type | Invitations Issued | Lowest CRS Score Invited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 2024-04-10 | General Draw | 1,280 | 549 |
| 291 | 2024-03-26 | French Language Category | 1,500 | 388 |