Canada Express Entry Draw CEC Candidates Invites 4000 Invitations for Permanent Residency
2024-09-20 | Abroad Pathway Immigration | Leave a Comment
The first Express Entry draw of September for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) was held today, inviting 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. This latest draw targeted profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 or higher, marking a slight increase of 2 points from the previous CEC-specific draw.
Key Details of the September 19 Express Entry Draw:
- Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 509
- Date and Time of Round: September 19, 2024, at 13:12:22 UTC
- Tie-breaking Rule: November 06, 2023, at 07:17:35 UTC
This is the sixth Express Entry draw of the year exclusively focused on CEC candidates. To date, Canada has issued 24,800 invitations to individuals under the CEC category in 2024. The ongoing efforts to transition temporary residents to permanent residency align with recent statements from Canada’s immigration minister, Marc Miller, who emphasized this approach as a means of managing Canada’s population of temporary residents.
Interestingly, the CRS cutoff score has decreased by 13 points since the first CEC draw held in May 2024, indicating a slight easing of requirements for eligible candidates. However, today's draw did witness a 2-point rise in the minimum CRS score compared to the last CEC-specific round.
The resumption of CEC draws, which had slowed in earlier months, reflects Canada's continued focus on welcoming individuals with Canadian work experience, further supporting its economic goals and meeting labor market needs.
Canada’s Express Entry system, a primary pathway for skilled workers to obtain permanent residency, remains competitive, with draws occurring regularly for various streams such as Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CEC stream is tailored to individuals who have already gained work experience in Canada and wish to transition to permanent residency, making it an attractive option for those already residing in the country temporarily.
Looking Forward
With the Canadian government aiming to achieve its ambitious immigration targets, further draws for Express Entry categories are anticipated in the coming months. CEC candidates, in particular, can expect more opportunities as the focus on transitioning temporary residents continues.
Stay tuned for more updates on Canada’s immigration policies and Express Entry draws. If you're ready to explore your Canadian immigration options, feel free to reach out for expert guidance.
