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Highlights: 7th Express Entry Draw of July issued 1800 ITAs to French Professionals

• IRCC issued the seventh Express Entry Draw held on July 18, 2024.
• The latest Express Entry Draw issued 1800 ITAs for eligible candidates.
• The CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited in the Express Entry draw was 400.
• The Express Entry Draw was issued for French language proficiency candidates.

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Details of the recent Express Entry Draw

The recent #305 Express Entry Draw issued 1800 ITAs to French Professionals with a minimum CRS score of 400 on July 18, 2024.

The #304 Express Entry Draw issued the highest number of ITAs for 6,300 candidates with a CRS rank of 515. This Express Entry draw was for CEC candidates.

Here is the detail of the recent Express Entry Draw:

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Requirements of Canada Express Entry Draw

The given requirements to apply for the Canada Express Entry program are mentioned below:

• At least 12 months of work experience in any skilled occupation
• Minimum CLB score of 7 (English or French)
• ECA (Educational Credential Certificate)

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Highlights: Biggest Express Entry Draw issued PR Visas to 6,300 CEC candidates

• The latest and biggest Express Entry draw was held on July 17, 2024.
• IRCC issued 6,300 ITAs for eligible candidates through this biggest Express Entry Draw.
• The CRS rank that was to be considered was 515.
• The latest Express Entry Draw was issued for CEC candidates.

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Details of the #304 Express Entry Draw

The #304 Express Entry Draw issued the highest number of ITAs for 6,300 candidates with a CRS rank of 515. This recent Express Entry draw was for CEC candidates.

The previous Express Entry Draw issued 1,391 ITAs with a CRS score 670 on July 16, 2024.

Here is the detail of the #304 Express Entry Draw:

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Express Entry Draw invited 1391 PNP candidates. Register your EOI today!

Way to create an Express Entry Profile

Below are the steps given to create your Express Entry profile:

Step 1: Receive the ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)

Step 2: Get your language ability test scores

Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile

Step 4: Assess your CRS score

Step 5: Apply for the Express Entry program

Step 6: Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Step 7: Apply for a Canada visa

Step 8: Fly to Canada

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Highlights: Express Entry Draw invited 1391 PNP candidates

• The latest Express Entry Draw held on July 16, 2024 by IRCC.
• IRCC issued 1,391 ITAs for eligible candidates via the recent Express Entry Draw.
• IRCC issued this recent Express Entry Draw as (PNP)-only draw.
• The recent Express entry Draw CRS score to be considered was 670.

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Details of the latest Express Entry Draw

The recent Express Entry Draw was the first draw of the week and the 5th in the Express Entry Draw from the beginning of July. The recent Express Entry Draw issued 1,391 ITAs with CRS score of 670.

The CRS score for PNP-only Express Entry Draw is a bit higher than the average as Express Entry candidates who have been successfully nominated for the PNP automatically receive an additional 600 CRS points on top of their existing score.

Here are the details of the Express Entry Draw of July:

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Express Entry Draw

Canada manages economic immigration programs through the Express Entry draw, which is an management system for:

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)  

Three of the programs will provide a pathway to permanent residency. These programs use CRS scores to evaluate immigration candidates based on human capital factors such as occupation, age, education, language ability, and work experience.

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Highlights: Canada welcomes 210,000+ Permanent Residents in 2024

• Canada welcomes 210,000 new permanent residents to achieve the immigration target of 2024.
• Canada aims to reach the target of 485,000 newcomers in 2024.
• As per the stats of this year, Canada welcomed 210,865 new permanent residents.
• There are the top 10 citizenships of new permanent residents in Canada in 2024.

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Top ten countries that gained Canada PR

10. France

France has strong ties to Canada as the historic French influence is visible in the Canadian province. Besides linguistics, Canada is an attractive option for people from France to migrate to. In 2022, immigrants speaking French was more in Canada:

• 102,000 immigrants speaks French(as official language) in Canada outside of Quebec
• 66,000 immigrants, majority who are living in Ontario
• 13,000 immigrants in Alberta
• 12,000 immigrants in British Columbia

Till now, Canada has welcomed immigrants from France:

• In 2024- 4,040 immigrants
• In 2023- 10,075 immigrants
• In 2022-14,150 immigrants
• In 2021 - 12,690 immigrants

Than other countries, the number of immigrants invited in 2024 was lower than in 2023. 

9. United States

Around three million Americans reside in Canada, and they have invited American Tech workers.

The total number of immigrants migrated to Canada till now:

• In 2024, The total number of American PR were issued was 4,180
• In 2023, The total number of American PR were issued was 10,640
• In 2022, The total number of American PR were issued was 10,415

8. Pakistan

Pakistanis are in a good position to immigrate to Canada as they have a strong level of English and a strong community presence. The popular programs for Pakistanis to immigrate to Canada are the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Provincial Nominee Program. From 2024 to the present, Canada has issued 4,485 new PRs for Pakistanis.

7. Iran

The Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) are popular programs for Iranians who migrate to Canada. Many even utilize family sponsorship to start living again with their loved ones.

In 2024, 5,860 new PRs were issued. To further breakdown, Canada let in 3,570 PRs from Iran, with 1,300 coming in January, 1,020 in February, and 1,250 in March. In April, it had allowed 1,020 new immigrants, and 1,270 in May, for a total of 2,290.

6. Cameroon

Cameroon immigrants mostly migrate to Canada through The Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Family sponsorship. Sometimes, some arrive as international students and transition to permanent residency through the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).

In 2024, Cameroon issued PR to 3,730 immigrants; later, in Q2, it will issue PR to 3,055 immigrants.

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5. Afghanistan

Afghanistan immigrates to Canada via three programs: humanitarian and refugee programs, family sponsorship, and economic immigration streams.

Canada till now issued:

• In 2024: New PRs for 7,055 immigrants
• In 2023: New PRs for 20,180 immigrants
• In 2022: New PRs for 23,750 immigrants
• In 2021: New PRs for 8,570 immigrants

4. Nigeria

4,695 new Nigerian immigrants came to Canada by the end of Q1 2024, and 3,930 in April and May. In 2023; Canada issued 17,460 new PRs from Nigeria, a decrease from the 22,130 at the end of 2022.

3. China

Canada issued 8,145 new Chinese immigrants at the end of Q1 2024 and a total of 4,955 immigrants in April and May 2024.

2. Philippines

The Philippines is ranking high among the countries of origin for Canadian immigrants, as Filipinos often migrating through family sponsorship, caregiver programs, and skilled worker streams.

In 2024: In the first Q1, Canada welcomed 7,995 immigrants from the Philippines, and in Q2, in April and May, it admitted 6,365 immigrants. The number is much more than 2023.

1. India

India ranks first in gaining most of the new Canada PR through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Express Entry system and family sponsorship programs.

• In 2024, Canada invited 64,730 new Indian permanent residents
• In 2023, Canada invited 46,090 new Indian permanent residents
• In 2022, Canada invited 35,075 new Indian permanent residents

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Highlights: OINP issued 1277 NOIs under the Skilled Trades Stream

• IRCC issued a recent PNP draw in Ontario on 11th July 2024.
• The recent OINP draw issued 1277 NOIs under the Skilled Trade Stream.
• The CRS score for the recent OINP Draw was 408-435.
• The previous PNP draw issued 1734 ITAs via British Columbia and Ontario provinces.

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Details of the recent OINP Draw

The recent OINP draw on July 11, 2024, issued 1277 NOIs under the Skilled Trade Stream. On July 11, 2024, was issued to target notification of interest to eligible candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream. Candidates will be selected if they receive a notification, have a CRS score of 408-435, and have work experience in the national occupational classification (NOC) codes.

Here is the detail of the recent OINP Draw:

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Eligibility Criteria for Ontario PNP Draw

Here are the Eligibility Criteria for the Ontario PNP Draw:

• Educational qualifications (at least a Bachelor’s Degree)
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
• An intention to reside and working in Ontario
• Language proficiency
• CRS score of 400 or more
• Min 1+ year relevant work experience
• Sufficient funds

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Steps to apply for OINP PNP Draw

Below are the steps to apply for OINP PNP Draw:

Step 1: Check your eligibility through Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.

Step 2: Review the OINP selection criteria

Step 3: Sort-out the checklist of requirements

Step 4: Apply for OINP

Step 5: Fly to Ontario, Canada

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