{"id":132461,"date":"2024-01-10T16:20:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-issues-1510-invitations-in-first-express-entry-draw-of-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T16:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:20:40","slug":"canada-issues-1510-invitations-in-first-express-entry-draw-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-issues-1510-invitations-in-first-express-entry-draw-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Issues 1,510 Invitations In First Express Entry Draw of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #c81c2f;\"><b>Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada\u2019s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada.<\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/form.immigration.ca\/skilled-worker\/en\">Please submit your CV here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Canada has conducted the first <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-express-entry-immigration\/\">Express Entry<\/a>\u00a0draw for the new year, issuing 1,510\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/invitations-apply-permanent-residence-itas\/\">Invitations to Apply<\/a>\u00a0(ITAs) under the General category.<\/p>\n<p>The January 10 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 546 points \u2013 four points higher than the all-program draw before that, which had been conducted on December 18, 2023.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>IRCC\u2019s previous draw \u2013 a farming and food occupations targeted draw \u2013 was held on December 21, 2023, and issued 400 ITAs targeting agricultural occupations, with a minimum CRS score of 386 points.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Last year, Canada conducted the following draws:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>19 all-program draws<\/li>\n<li>Five PNP draws<\/li>\n<li>Six draws targeted at French speakers<\/li>\n<li>Three draws targeted at healthcare occupations<\/li>\n<li>Two draws targeted at STEM occupations<\/li>\n<li>Two draws targeted at skilled trades<\/li>\n<li>Two draws targeted at transport jobs<\/li>\n<li>Two draws targeted at agriculture and agri-food occupations<\/li>\n<li>One draw targeted at Federal Skilled Worker candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IRCC issued 110,266 ITAs in 2023, after inviting 45,115 candidates in the whole of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>IRCC issued a record 114,431 ITAs in 2021, to all\u00a0Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program candidates. It beat the previous record of 107,350 set in 2020.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/set-a-deadline-to-clear-canada-immigration-backlogs-says-house-of-commons-committee\/\">Set A Deadline To Clear Canada Immigration Backlogs, Says House Of Commons Committee<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-express-entry-draw-targets-trades-occupations-with-1000-invitations\/\">Canada Express Entry Draw Targets Trades Occupations With 1,000 Invitations<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-unemployment-rises-job-vacancies-drop\/\">Canada Unemployment Rises, Job Vacancies Drop<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Canada had a record immigration target of 465,000 for 2023, which it plans to surpass by setting the target of 485,000 permanent residency invites in 2024.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The latest draw saw the tie-breaking rule implemented on December 31, 2023, at 11:59 am EST. If more than one candidate had the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before this date and time received invitations.<\/p>\n<p>This was the 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0round of invitations under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-2018\/\">Express Entry<\/a>\u00a0in 2024 and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/express-entry-immigration-draws\/\">279<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0overall<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates have a 60-day window to submit their applications, which will be processed within the six-month standard.<\/p>\n<p>What\u00a0Can\u00a0Employers Do\u00a0to Recruit Foreign Workers?<\/p>\n<p>Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNPs) to ensure long-term retention of employees.<\/p>\n<p>At immigration.ca we provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com<\/a>. We bring qualified candidates to Canada in the shortest time possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada\u2019s leading immigration firms in the industry, with a strong online presence, to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/canada-employers.html\">here<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Watch video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C8aOd-k5DPs?si=E0X9Zm7JZjWuLj_p\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What Should Candidates Do Next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended as one of the best pathways to guaranteeing an ITA in the next round of invitations.<\/p>\n<p>Find out whether you qualify for Canada by completing our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.immigration.ca\/assess2.asp\">free online evaluation.<\/a>\u00a0We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n<p><b>Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/en\/immigrationnewsarticles-menu.html\">Immigration.ca News Articles<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A daily news source outlining the latest developments in immigration, employment and the economy with commentaries by Attorney Colin Singer.<\/li>\n<li>At\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com\u00a0<\/a>we are dedicated to developing long-term strategic alliances with client companies and candidates alike. We strictly adhere to our guiding principles of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colin R. Singer is immigration counsel for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/\">www.immigration.ca<\/a>\u00a0and Managing Partner of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skilledworker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">skilledworker.com<\/a>. He is one\u00a0of Canada\u2019s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys. Colin is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fr.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colin_Singer\" rel=\"noopener\">internationally recognized<\/a>\u00a0as an experienced and recommended authority on Canadian immigration and foreign recruitment. In addition to being a licensed human resources professional, he has been a licensed Canadian lawyer in good standing with the Quebec Law Society for more than 30+ years and is authorized by the Canadian government in all immigration matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a candidate with skills and qualifications in one of Canada\u2019s 82 jobs for occupation-specific Express Entry draws? We want to help you move to Canada.Please submit your CV here. Canada has conducted the first Express Entry\u00a0draw for the new year, issuing 1,510\u00a0Invitations to Apply\u00a0(ITAs) under the General category. 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