IRCC invites 1,980 candidates in latest Express Entry draw

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the third Express Entry draw of the month.

The department issued 1,980 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw.

Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 524.

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Today’s draw follows two Express Entry draws on March 12 and 13. The March 12 draw was general and ITAs were issued to 2,850 candidates with a minimum CRS of 525. It was the lowest general draw score of the year until today.

This score represented a drop of nine points from the last general draw on February 28 and a 21 point drop from the first general draw on 2024 on January 10 (546). IRCC considers candidates from all programs and categories in a general draw.

The March 13 draw was a category-based selection draw for Express Entry candidates in transport occupations. Candidates needed a minimum CRS of 430 to be considered. It was the first such draw since December 20, 2023.

Since the introduction of category-based selection draws, IRCC has invited 2,645 candidates in transport occupations.

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