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Highlights: French language proficiency category-based Express Entry Draws!

• According to a recent Access to Information Request (ATIP), IRCC will conduct more French category-based Express Entry draws in 2024.
• The French language proficiency category will receive around 30% of ITAs in 2024.
• In 2024, Ircc has developed a better plan for Express Entry Draws.
• IRCC will invite candidates based on admissions targets of the Immigration Levels Plan (2024-2026).

 

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Express Entry draws in 2024

According to a recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) for 2024, IRCC will conduct more French language proficiency category-based Express Entry draws. The ATIP shows that IRCC will issue 78.5% of all ITAs in 2024 to Express Entry candidates in category-based selection draws. The rest 21.5% of ITAs will be issued in general draws.

 

The percentages of ITAs by category:

Round type	Category Target
French proficiency	30%
Healthcare occupations	15%
STEM occupations	25%
Trade occupations	5%
Transport occupations	3%
Agriculture and agri-food occupations	0.5%

 

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French language proficiency

According to the 2023 ATIP, French proficiency individuals were given more importance because of the 2021 Labour Market. After the category-based draw was introduced, IRCC invited the highest number of candidates from any category, 17,300 ITAs, since July 2023.

IRCC also noted that inviting more French-speaking candidates would help it meet its mandated target of 4.4% of all francophone immigrants settling outside of Quebec in 2023.

 

Target of Express Entry Draws

According to the 2024 ATIP 2024, IRCC has developed a plan for Express Entry draws. In 2024, IRCC has conducted one category-based draw and at least one general draw every two weeks, but it is not clear if this pattern will continue throughout the rest of the year.

IRCC invites candidates based on the Immigration Levels Plan set for 2024 to 2026. In 2024, IRCC aims to welcome 110,770 new permanent residents and 117,500 in 2025.

 

Impact of CRS Scores

IRCC said that following the introduction of category-based rounds in the 2023 ATIP, the total average CRS score is expected to drop by 10%. This fall is expected to likely help expand source country and occupational diversity, but it also noted that it could negatively affect newcomers' economic outcomes.

Express Entry draws conducted in recent months have shown higher CRS minimum scores for general draws, with nothing lower than 524. Some category-based selection draws have lower CRS scores, such as 336 for a French proficiency draw on February 29.

 

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Also read the most recent French proficiency Draw held in 2024…

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1400 French Professionals

 

Highlights: Citizenship and Integration Grant Program!

• The USCIS announced the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
• This program gives funding for citizenship devising in communities across the country.
• USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou said we entitle organizations to help legal immigrants get citizenship.
• USCIS hopes to award around 40 organizations with $300,000 each for two years to increase the availability of good-quality citizenship and integration services.

 

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High-quality citizenship and integration services.

USCIS wishes to award $300,000 to up to 40 organizations each for two years to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship and integration services. This service will fund non-profit or non-profit public organizations offering citizenship direction and naturalization application services to legal permanent residents. These applications are due by June 21.

 

Explanation of USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou 

USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou said, “The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program application period announcement is always good news for USCIS. “With this program, we authorize organizations to help valid immigrants get citizenship. Our best effort this year is to guarantee eligible organizations that focus on underserved, remote, or isolated communities who are aware of USCIS funding opportunities and that grant funds are helping more historically underserved communities.”

 

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Highlights: #295 Express Entry Draw issues 1400 ITAs

• The latest Express Entry Draw #295 was held on April 24, 2024.
• This Express Entry Draw issued 1,400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to French Professionals.
• The minimum CRS cut-off score for the draw was 410.
• This was the first category-based draw for French Professionals in April 2024.

 

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Details of the Express Entry Draw #295

IRCC sent invitations to 1,400 candidates in the latest Canada Express Entry Draw held on April 24, 2024. The #294 Express Entry Draw targeted French Professionals with a minimum CRS Score of 410.

 

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Express Entry category-based draw invites 1500 French-speaking professionals

 

Express Entry Draws in April 2024

Draw No.	Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
#295	April 24, 2024	French Language Proficiency	1,400	410
#294	April 23, 2024	All Program Draw	2,095	529
#293	April 11, 2024	STEM Professionals	4,500	491
#292	April 10, 2024	All Program Draw	1,280	549

 

Steps to Apply for Express Entry

You can follow the steps given below to apply for Canada Express Entry:

• Step 1: Obtain Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA)
• Step 2: Demonstrate English language proficiency
• Step 3: Set up your Express Entry profile
• Step 4: Check your eligibility with the Y-Axis Canada CRS point calculator
• Step 5: Receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply)
• Step 6: Apply for the visa and fly to Canada

 

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Highlights: BC, Quebec, PEI, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario conducted PNP draws!

• Six provinces – BC, Quebec, PEI, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario issued 1,762 invitations.
• The combined CRS score ranges between 53-811.
• Quebec issued the highest number of invites to 1,036 candidates.

 

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Details of the latest Provincial Nominee Programs

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Ontario held a draw on April 23, 2024, through its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

Draw Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
April 23, 2024	Foreign Worker stream	211	53 or more

 

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Quebec Provincial Nominee Program

Quebec Provincial Nominee Program sent 1,036 invitations to candidates on April 8, 2024, with a CRS Score of 536.

Draw Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
April 8, 2024	Quebec Arrima Draw	1,036	536

 

PEI Provincial Nominee Program

The PEI Provincial Nominee Program issued 82 invitations to healthcare, manufacturing, and construction candidates on April 18.

Draw Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
April 18, 2024	Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, and Traditional sectors.	82	-

 

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

British Columbia held a draw on April 24, 2024.

91 invitations were issued to candidates in childcare, construction, healthcare, tech, and veterinary care occupations with minimum CRS Scores ranging from 80 to 120.

Date	Draw type	Stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
April 23, 2024	Childcare	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	92	11
	Construction		95	11
	Healthcare		100	19
	Tech		120	45
	Veterinary care		80	<5

 

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Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program

Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program sent 15 invitations to candidates on April 8, 2024, with a CRS Score of 536.

Draw Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
April 11, 2024	Entrepreneur	15	90

 

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

 On April 8, 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program sent 327 invitations to candidates with a CRS Score of 536.

Draw Date	Category	No. of ITAs issued	CRS score
April 11, 2024	Skilled Worker	327	644 - 811

 

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Highlights: #294 Express Entry Draw issues 2,095 ITAs

• The latest Express Entry Draw #294 was held on April 23, 2024.
• The General Express Entry Draw issued 2,095 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.
• The minimum CRS cut-off score for the draw was 529.
• The recent #293 Express Entry draw invited 4,500 candidates from STEM occupations.   

 

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Details of the Express Entry Draw #294

IRCC conducted Express Entry Draw #294 on April 23, 2024. The General Draw issued 2,095 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a minimum score of 529 or above.

The previous Express Entry Draw targeted candidates from STEM Occupations and issued invitations to 4,500 candidates to apply for Canada PR. The minimum CRS score for the draw was 491.

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#293 Express Entry Draw invites 4500 STEM professionals

 

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry

Candidates who wish to apply for the Express Entry program must score at least 67 points on the grid.

The eligibility criteria for the Express Entry program are:

• Age:  18-35 years.
• Education: Minimum educational qualifications equal to the secondary education levels in Canada are required.  
• Professional experience:  Work experience of at least one year.
• Language proficiency:  Sufficient scores in IELTS or PTE
• Adaptability: Must have family or close relatives living in Canada
• Employment: Valid job offer from a Canada-based employer.

 

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