For skilled workers eager to establish themselves in Canada, the Express Entry draws represent a key pathway toward permanent residency.
Ottawa – Canada has issued invitations to foreign nationals under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) as part of the latest Express Entry Draw.
Conducted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the draw (number 328) took place on December 2, 2024, inviting skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in the country.
Key Details of the December 2 Draw
- Number of Invitations Issued: 676
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Cut-Off Score: 705
- Date and Time of Draw: December 2, 2024, at 15:37:54 UTC
- Tie-Breaking Rule: November 27, 2024, at 18:15:17 UTC
- In the preceding draw held on November 18, 2024, only 174 invitations were extended, with a significantly higher CRS cut-off score of 816.
Overview of the Provincial Nominee Program
The PNP is tailored for skilled foreign workers with the education, work experience, and expertise to contribute to the economic growth of specific provinces or territories in Canada. Each province or territory has unique streams targeting specific groups, such as students, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, or semi-skilled workers.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which evaluates factors like age, education, language proficiency, and work experience. The CRS cut-off score determines the lowest-ranked candidates who receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
About Express Entry
The Express Entry system, managed by IRCC, oversees applications for permanent residency under several programs, including:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Provincial Nominee Program
Foreign nationals seeking to live and work in Canada can leverage these programs to apply for permanent residency. The Provincial Nominee Program, in particular, allows successful applicants to reside and contribute to the economy of their chosen province or territory.
For skilled workers eager to establish themselves in Canada, the Express Entry draws represent a key pathway toward permanent residency.
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