After a month-long gap, the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada announced a new round of draws, this time focusing on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 2,985 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in draw number 296, with the lowest CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 676.
A provincial nomination gives Express Entry candidates a significant 600 CRS points. The last PNP-specific draw which was held in October 2023 had a CRS cut-off score of 776.
Stay updated on future draws
It is hoped that IRCC will resume biweekly draws moving forward, though the next few draws are expected to be in the General and French Language Proficiency categories. As a leading immigration consultancy that constantly monitors these draws, CanApprove is in the perfect position to help provide guidance to those looking to navigate through the Express Entry system.