Express Entry Draw #297 | 3,000 CEC Candidates Selected
The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw #297 saw the Lowest CRS score of 522 and invited 3,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in today’s draw.
Draw Number: 297
Date of Draw:May 31, 2024 at12:48:30 UTC
Number of Invitations Issued: 3,000
Minimum CRS: 522
Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC
First Canadian Experience Class Draw in 2024!
Today’s draw marked the first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) specific program draw of the year. This means that all candidates selected in today’s Express Entry draw had at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience within the last three years.
In today’s draw (#297 ), 3,522 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to Canadian Experience Class candidates, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 522.
In contrast, yesterday, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be selected for this draw, applicants needed to have a PNP nomination. Yesterday’s draw (#296) issued 2,985 ITAs to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 676.
This deviation from the usual schedule, coupled with the higher CRS cut-off in today’s draw, may suggest that IRCC is preparing for an upcoming Federal Skilled Worker or Federal Skilled Trades program draw.
Canada has not targeted the Federal Skilled Worker Program since February 2, 2023, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program since August 6, 2020.
What Is Express Entry and How Can I Apply?
Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency. Express Entry uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles. The system manages three main programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Applying to Express Entry is a two-step procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results, educational credentials and passport or travel documentation.
After you submit a profile and receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.
Number of Candidates in the Current Express Entry Pool
The IRCC updates the number of people in the Express Entry pool a few days before an invitation round takes place. Numbers change as new profiles are submitted, profiles expire or are issued an ITA.
As of today the composition of the Express Entry pool is:
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 940 |
| 501-600 | 16,521 |
| 451-500 | 64,761 |
| 491-500 | 10,295 |
| 481-490 | 12,447 |
| 471-480 | 16,371 |
| 461-470 | 13,883 |
| 451-460 | 11,765 |
| 401-450 | 54,148 |
| 441-450 | 11,031 |
| 431-440 | 11,342 |
| 421-430 | 9,947 |
| 411-420 | 10,876 |
| 401-410 | 10,952 |
| 351-400 | 54,902 |
| 301-350 | 25,752 |
| 0-300 | 5,523 |
| Total | 222,547 |
| Updated | July 2, 2024 |
Latest Express Entry Draw for All categories!
Check here the full list of the Express entry draws that were held this year:
| Draw | Date | Category | Number of ITAs | CRS Cut Off | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | June 19, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 663 | January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC |
| 297 | May 31, 2024 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 | March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC |
| 296 | May 30, 2024 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 | January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC |
| 295 | April 24, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 | April 07, 2024 at 02:06:46 UTC |
| 294 | April 23, 2024 | General | 2,095 | 529 | November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC |
| 293 | April 11, 2024 | STEM occupations (2024-1) | 4,500 | 491 | February 25, 2024 at 11:55:12 UTC |
| 292 | April 10, 2024 | General | 1,280 | 549 | March 21, 2024 at 03:37:24 UTC |
| 291 | March 26, 2024 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 | March 10, 2024 at 20:06:26 UTC |
| 290 | March 25, 2024 | General | 1,980 | 524 | February 25, 2024 at 14:42:38 UTC |
| 289 | March 13, 2024 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC |
| 288 | March 12, 2024 | General | 2,850 | 525 | March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC |
| 287 | February 29, 2024 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 | January 18, 2024 at 09:15:46 UTC |
| 286 | February 28, 2024 | General | 1,470 | 534 | January 16, 2024 at 03:51:05 UTC |
| 285 | February 16, 2024 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 | January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 | January 30, 2024 at 02:39:54 UTC |
| 283 | February 13, 2024 | General | 1,490 | 535 | February 11, 2024 at 15:26:56 UTC |
| 282 | February 1, 2024 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 | September 08, 2023 at 09:47:27 UTC |
| 281 | January 31, 2024 | General | 730 | 541 | July 15, 2023 at 10:52:08 UTC |
| 280 | January 23, 2024 | General | 1,040 | 543 | January 21, 2024 at 07:43:47 UTC |
| 279 | January 10, 2024 | General | 1,510 | 546 | December 31, 2023 at 18:23:22 UTC |
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