IRCC issues its 10th Express Entry draw of the year on October 21, 2024. This draw was targeting candidates within the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The previous draw had awarded 648 ITAs to the highest-scoring candidates, inviting them to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The latest round opened with a cut-off score of 791 points, which is 48 points higher than the PNP-targeted draw that happened earlier this month of October. For this round, the tie-breaking rule was set on August 13, 2024, at 20:04:52 UTC.
Why PNP Candidates Have a Competitive Edge in Express Entry Draws?
Provincial Nominee Program applicants who obtain an ITA through the Express Entry system already have a provincial nomination that attracts 600 extra points. This practically guarantees the issuance of an invitation in a PNP-specific draw because the CRS score cutoff for such draws is normally much higher than in other streams. In this round, the high cut-off score in the PNP stream reflects just how competitive the stream has become.
By October 21, 2024, as many as 211,787 profiles had been registered in the Express Entry pool, implying that applicants from all over the world are showing great interest in the program with a view to building their futures in Canada.
IRCC Issues Update on Canada’s Growing Focus on Provincial Nominees
Canada, this year, has increased its PNP stream in an effort to recruit the best available. In one calendar year, the government had issued 88,635 invitations through 41 Express Entry draws. That is a clear commitment to provincial nominations as a means of meeting labor market needs and regional growth strategies.
The Provincial Nominee Programs are designed to allow each province and territory in the country to nominate candidates who will meet specific economic needs in their regions. By tailoring immigration programs, provinces can target skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who will fill labor shortages and contribute to the economy at the local level. This is one of the effective ways to get skilled candidates settling in parts of Canada.
Why Staying Updated on Express Entry Draws Can Be Your Fast-Track to Canada?
Keeping updated on the draws of the Express Entry would keep on bringing better chances of an ITA to the candidates. It will be more important to the candidates who wish to pursue their PNP nominations; it will provide them with a fast-track to permanent residency with a sizable boost in CRS points.
As an immigration candidate seeking to qualify for the PNP, or to someone considering their options for immigration to Canada, it means a lot to know the dynamics associated with these draws: they can really make all the difference in helping you reach your immigration goals.
If you are interested in any of the options for Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs, we are here to guide you through the process. Our expert has successfully helped numerous individuals and families secure their futures in Canada.
If you want to know more details about “IRCC Issues 648 ITAs in the New Express Entry Draw for PNP Candidates“ you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates.
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