Last Updated Jan 17, 2025

Canada Express Entry Draws 2024 & 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Permanent Residency

Express Entry 2024

By Ayan

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Why Apply for Canada Express Entry? Canada Express Entry is the most efficient and popular pathway for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Here’s why it’s the best choice:

  • No Job Offer Required: You can qualify without a job offer in hand.
  • Higher Chances of Selection: Points-based system improves selection for skilled applicants.
  • Fast Processing Time: PR applications are processed faster compared to other streams.
  • Record ITAs Issued: 98,903 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in 2024 alone.
  • High Success Rate: Increased opportunities for eligible candidates.
  • Pathway to Citizenship: A PR visa obtained through Express Entry can lead to Canadian citizenship.

With frequent Express Entry draws and a focus on skilled workers, Canada is welcoming more immigrants to meet its labor market demands.

Canada Express Entry draws in 2024

Express Entry Draws held 52 draws in this year. 98,903 ITAs were issued to candidates who applied for a Canada PR.

Draw no.DateImmigration programInvitations issuedReference Links
330December 16, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 1,085Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1085 PNP candidates
329December 03, 2024French language proficiency800Express Entry Draw issued 800 ITAs to French professionals
328December 02, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 676Express Entry Draw #328 invites 676 PNP candidates
327November 20, 2024Healthcare Occupations3,000Latest Express Entry Draw invites 3,000 Healthcare Professionals to apply for Canada PR
326November 19, 2024Canadian Experience Class400Latest Express Entry Draw #326 issued 400 ITAs to CEC candidates 
325November 18, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 174Express Entry Draw invites 174 PNP candidates
324November 15, 2024French language proficiency800Latest Express Entry Draw #324 invites 800 French professionals!
323November 13, 2024Canadian Experience Class400Latest Canada Express Entry Draw invites 400 CEC candidates 
322November 12, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 733Latest Express Entry invites 733 PNP candidates
321October 23, 2024Trade Occupations1,800Canada holds the 6th Express Entry Draw of October and issued 1800 ITAs for Trade Occupations
320October 22, 2024Canadian Experience Class400Express Entry Draw issues 400 ITAs to CEC candidates
319October 21, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 648Latest Express Entry Draw invites 648 PNP candidates
318October 10, 2024French language proficiency1000Latest Express Entry Draw issues 1,000 ITAs to French-speaking candidates
317October 09, 2024Canadian Experience Class500Canada issues 500 ITAs to CEC candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw
316October 07, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 1613Express Entry Draw invites 1,613 PNP candidates with a CRS score 743
315September 19, 2024Canadian Experience Class4,000Canada Express Entry Draw invites 4000 CEC Candidates. Submit your EOI now!
314September 13, 2024French language proficiency1000IRCC issued 1,000 ITAs for French Professionals in the Latest Express Entry Draw
313September 09, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 911IRCC invites 911 PNP candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw
312August 27, 2024Canadian Experience Class3,300Latest Express Entry Draw issued 3300 ITAs for CEC candidates
311August 26, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 1,121#311 Express Entry Draw invites 1121 PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR
310August 15, 2024French language proficiency2,000IRCC invites 2000 French professionals in the latest Express Entry Draw
309August 14, 2024Canadian Experience Class3,200IRCC invites 3200 CEC Candidates
308August 13, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 763Canada invites 763 PNP candidates in latest Express Entry Draw
307July 31, 2024Canadian Experience Class5000Second Biggest Express Entry Draw issued ITAs to 5,000 CEC candidates
306July 30, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 964Express Entry Draw invited 964 PNP candidates. Submit your EOI today!
305July 18, 2024French language proficiency1,8007th Express Entry Draw of July issued 1800 ITAs to French Professionals
304July 17, 2024Canadian Experience Class6,300Biggest Express Entry Draw issued PR Visas to 6,300 CEC candidates
303July 16, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 1,391Express Entry Draw invited 1391 PNP candidates. Register your EOI today!
302July 08, 2024French language proficiency3,2004th Express Entry Draw in July invites 3200 French Professionals
301July 05, 2024Healthcare Occupations3750Canada Express Entry #301 draw invites 3750 candidates to apply for a PR Visa
300July 04, 2024Trade Occupations1,800Latest Express Entry Draw issued 1800 Invitations
299July 02, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 920First Express Entry Draw of July issued 920 ITAs
298June 19, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 1,499Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1499 candidates to apply for Canada PR
297May 31, 2024Canadian Experience Class3,000

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 3000 Canadian Experience Class candidates. Apply now!

296May 30, 2024Provincial Nominee Program 2,985Breaking news! Canada Express Entry Draw issued 2985 ITAs after a long pause
295April 24, 2024French language proficiency1,400Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1400 French Professionals
294April 23, 2024All Program draw2,095

#294 Express Entry Draw invites 2095 candidates

293April 11, 2024STEM Professionals4,500#293 Express Entry Draw invites 4500 STEM professionals
292April 10, 2024All Program draw1,280Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 1280 candidates in the first draw of April 2024
291March 26, 2024French speaking professionals1500Express Entry category-based draw invites 1500 French-speaking professionals
290March 25, 2024All Program draw1,980

Latest Express Entry Draw invited 1980 candidates with a CRS score of 524

289March 13, 2024Transport occupations975

First Category-based Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations in 2024 issued 975 ITAs

288March 12, 2024All Program draw2850Latest Canada Express Entry draw invites 2,850 candidates to apply for Canada PR
287February 29, 2024French language proficiency2500Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024
286February 28, 2024All Program draw1,470General Express Entry draw issued 1,470 ITAs with a CRS score of 534
285February 16, 2024Agriculture and Agri-food occupations 150Express Entry Draw invites 150 candidates in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations
284February 14, 2024Healthcare occupations3,500 Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates in a healthcare category-based draw
283February 13, 2024All Program draw1,490Latest Canada Express Entry Draw invited 1490 candidates to apply for Canada PR
282February 1, 2024French Language Proficiency7,000Biggest Express Entry Draw! 7,000 ITAs issued in French Language Category
280January 23, 2024All Program draw1,040Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1040 candidates to apply for Canada PR
279January 10, 2024All Program draw1,510First Express Entry Draw of 2024: Canada invites 1510 Skilled Workers

What is the Canada Express Entry System? The Canada Express Entry system is an online application platform used by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage PR applications for skilled workers. It ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assesses factors such as:

  • Skills and work experience
  • Educational background
  • Language proficiency
  • Employment status
  • Provincial nominations

Higher CRS scores increase the likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

How Does the Express Entry Draw Work? Express Entry draws typically occur every two weeks. During each round, IRCC selects candidates from the Express Entry pool based on CRS scores and issues ITAs for permanent residency.

  • Higher CRS Score = Greater Selection Chances
  • Frequency: Bi-weekly draws with category-based selections
  • Priority Sectors: Skilled labor aligned with Canada’s labor market demands

The latest focus has been on category-based Express Entry draws, aimed at inviting professionals aligned with economic growth and labor shortages.

Canada Express Entry Draw 2025 Updates IRCC has announced more frequent category-based draws in 2025, targeting:

  • Healthcare professionals
  • IT & Tech specialists
  • Skilled trades workers
  • Francophone speakers

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw (January 2025)

  • Draw Number: #332 (Canadian Experience Class)
  • Date: January 08, 2025
  • Number of ITAs Issued: 1,350
  • Minimum CRS Score: 542

This draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates who met the CRS score requirement, inviting them to apply for Canada PR.

How to Improve Your CRS Score in 2025? Boost your CRS score by:

  • Improving Language Proficiency: Achieve higher IELTS/CELPIP scores
  • Provincial Nominee Programs: Secure PNP nominations
  • Gaining Work Experience: Enhance your work profile
  • Educational Credentials: Obtain higher educational qualifications

Start Your Canada Express Entry Journey Today! Stay updated with the latest Express Entry Draws for 2024 & 2025. For personalized guidance and professional assistance with your Canada PR application, contact Liberty today!

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