Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent Canada Express Entry invitations to select skilled immigrants seeking permanent residence in Canada. The Canadian government conducts regular Express Entry draws, or rounds of invitations, for candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residency. The latest round of draws held by Canada issued invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system on February 13, 2024.

On February 13, 2024, 1490 Express Entry invitations were issued to eligible foreign nationals ranked among the first 1490, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving a CRS score of 535. The Date and time of the round was February 13, 2024, at 14:18:53 UTC while the Tie-breaking rule date was February 11, 2024, at 15:26:56 UTC.

Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language competency, out of a possible 1200 points.

The cut-off score for Express Entry candidates has fallen by 6 points from 541 to 535 since the January 31, 2024 draw, based on the date and time of submission.

The Canadian government sets immigration targets, and the CRS cut-off score for each Express Entry draw, including the lowest-ranking applicant receiving an ITA for permanent residence, also influences the score.

Canada Express Entry is a program for skilled immigrants seeking permanent residence in Canada. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) oversees the processing of economic immigration applications under various programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Provincial Nominee Program.

CRS score distribution in the Express Entry pool as of February 11, 2024

CRS Score Range Number of candidates

601-1200 587
501-600 9,004
451-500 60,043
491-500 7,285
481-490 10,016
471-480 17,431
461-470 13,750
451-460 11,561
401-450 51,356
441-450 10,514
431-440 10,752
421-430 9,445
411-420 10,283
401-410 10,362
351-400 55,850
301-350 29,141
0-300 5,292
Total 211,273