In the fresh Express Entry draw, held on 16 July 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada extended an invitation to candidates belonging only to the Provincial Nominee Program. Through this express entry update 1391 Candidates Invited Exclusively via PNP in Latest Draw can apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Draw Details
- Date: 16 July 2024
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Intake Invitations to Apply: 1391
- Minimum CRS Required: 670
July 16 Draw: What You Should Know
The July 16 draw was exclusively for candidates who had received provincial nominations through one of the participating provinces or territories in Canada. From this solitary draw, concentrating attention on PNP nominees further underlines its rising value to Canada’s immigration strategy, particularly toward regional economic imbalances and requirements of the working job market.
Implications and Meaning of Provincial Nomination
Provincial nomination represents the largest benefit that a candidate can gain within an Express Entry system. An automatic addition of 600 points is awarded to a candidate’s CRS score upon a provincial nomination, essentially guaranteeing an ITA in subsequent draws. These mendacious additional CRS points prove the strategic role of the PNP nomination in strengthening the profile of candidates and bettering their odds at successful immigration into Canada.
Previous Draws
Here are the previous list of Express Entry Draw with Number of ITAs and Minimum score for CRS:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| July 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| July 8 | French proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| July 5 | Healthcare occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| July 4 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| July 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 |
| June 19 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 |
| May 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| 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 |
What Makes the July 16 Draw So Different?
By inviting PNP nominees with an ultimate minimum CRS score of 670 in the July 16 draw, IRCC showed recognition of the role provincial nominations play in helping to meet the diversity of Canada’s economic needs. The candidates invited through the recent draw had shown compliance with a certain province’s labor market needs before being invited under this program. Therefore, they will be of great value during their settlement in the communities of their choice.
Impact on Candidates’ Immigration Journeys
An ITA is a milestone in the journey of immigration for the 1391 candidates invited by the July 16 draw. No doubt, these candidates have met whatever prima facie eligibility criteria each candidate has set for them by their chosen province, but that also bumped up their CRS scores, making cases highly competitive within the Express Entry pool.
While this draw not only speaks to the effectiveness of provincial nominations in meeting regional labor market demands, it also reveals continued opportunities for qualified persons to contribute to Canada’s diversified dynamic economy. With the ever-changing immigration landscape, keeping up to date with these updates and preparations in one’s Express Entry profile may be all that keeps prospective immigrants from calling Canada home.
