The Express Entry latest draw held on July 30, 2024, saw invitations being issued to 964 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. Invited candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 686 to be eligible.
Type of draw: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 964
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 964 or above
- Date and time of round: July 30, 2024, at 15:25:21 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 686
- Tie-breaking rule: May 27, 2024, at 07:07:21 UTC
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province and territory has its own PNP that is designed to meet its specific economic and demographic needs.
Key Features of the PNP:
Streams and Categories: Each PNP has multiple streams or categories tailored to meet the needs of the province. These may include:
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- Skilled Worker: For individuals with skills, education, and work experience that can contribute to the province’s economy.
- Business/Entrepreneur: For individuals who can invest in or start a business in the province.
- International Graduate: For students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in the province.
- Semi-Skilled/Low-Skilled Worker: For individuals working in occupations that require lower skill levels but are in demand in the province.