First Trade-Focused Express Entry Draw of 2024: 1800 Invitations Issued
2024-07-05 | Abroad Pathway Immigration | Leave a Comment
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the first Express Entry draw targeting skilled trades this year. The draw, held on July 4, 2024, invited 1,800 candidates with experience in one of the 10 designated trade professions to apply for permanent residency.
Latest Canada Express Entry Draw Details:
- Category: 10 Trade Occupations (Version 1)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 1,800
- Rank Required to be Invited to Apply: 1,800 or above
- Date and Time of Round: July 4, 2024, at 13:30:48 UTC
- CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 436
- Tie-Breaking Rule: July 16, 2023, at 15:44:59 UTC
This draw marks a significant development for those seeking immigration through the Express Entry pathway with trade skills. Notably, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for this draw was 436, indicating increased competition compared to previous trade-specific draws.
The latest Canada Express Entry draw was held on July 2, 2024. In this draw, 920 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence were issued. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a score of 739.
Full list 10 Trade occupations Canada with all the job titles
- 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
- 72405 – Machine fitters
- 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72310 – Carpenters
- 72300 – Plumbers
- 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
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