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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 471 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw 331. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 793.
Key Details of Express Entry Draw 331
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of invitations issued: 471
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 471 or above
- Date and time of round: January 7, 2025 at 16:06:45 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 793
- Tie-breaking rule: November 25, 2024 at 16:57:27 UTC
This Express Entry draw 331 marks the first Express Entry selection of the year and follows two PNP draws and a French language proficiency draw in December. The minimum CRS score was 727 in the previous PNP draw. This increase in the CRS score indicates that the competition for invitations in this draw was higher. This rise could be due to various factors, including a higher number of candidates with provincial nominations or changes in the composition of the Express Entry pool.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in December 2024
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| December 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,085 | 727 |
| December 3 | French language proficiency | 800 | 466 |
| December 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 676 | 705 |
This draw continues the trend of program-specific invitations, focusing on candidates with provincial nominations. Provincial nominees receive an additional 600 points toward their CRS score, which accounts for the high minimum score in this draw. Candidates without a provincial nomination would need a significantly lower CRS score to receive an ITA in general draws.
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