Express Entry Draw 309: Canadian Experience Class Draw Invites 3,200 Candidates

Key Takeaways for Express Entry Candidates

• Type of draw: Canadian Experience Class
• Invites issued: 3,200
• CRS score: 509
• Tie-breaking rule:  March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 UTC
• Prediction for the next draw: Category-based draw on August 15
• Learn more about the changes proposed for the 2025 Express Entry categories.
• Learn more about what we expect to see in Express Entry in the next six months.

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Our Analysis of This Month’s Express Entry Draws

CRS Pool Comparison: 13 – 14 August

With two draws this week, we also got a glimpse into what’s happening in the pool. Here are some of the highlights:

• Overall Pool Growth: The total number of candidates in the Express Entry pool increased by 641 candidates from August 13 to August 14, 2024.
• Significant Drop in 601-1200 Range: The number of candidates in the 601-1200 CRS range dropped significantly from 713 to 125, due to yesterday’s targeted draw.
• Increase in 501-600 Range: There was a notable increase in the 501-600 range, adding 553 new candidates.
• Moderate Influx in 451-500 Range: The 451-500 range saw a slight increase, particularly in the upper half (471-500), suggesting more competitive candidates are entering the pool. This reaffirms our messaging that getting your score above 510 for a CEC draw remains a strong tactic.
• Steady Increase in 401-450 Range: This range grew by 269 candidates, reflecting a consistent influx of candidates with moderate CRS scores.
• Minor Fluctuations in Lower Ranges: The 351-400 range saw a slight increase, while the 301-350 range slightly decreased, showing minimal movement in lower CRS ranges.
• Overall Upward Trend: The pool is growing steadily across most CRS ranges, indicating continued interest and entry of new candidates into the Express Entry system.

Express Entry Invitations So Far in 2024

In addition to leading the board for the number of draws, July 2024 saw the most invitations issued for any month in 2024.

Here are the monthly totals so far:

January: 3,280

February 16,110

March: 7,305

April: 9,275

May: 5,985

June: 1,499

July: 25,125

August: 3,963 (after two draws)

While the high numbers of invitations in July is generally good news for Express Entry candidates, this could result in extended processing delays for applicants who received an ITA.

Comparisons to Previous Draws

Number of Invitations in 2024 CEC Draws

• August 14, 2024: 3,200 invitations
• July 31, 2024: 5,000 invitations
• July 17, 2024: 6,300 invitations
• May 31, 2024: 3,000 invitations

The latest draw shows a decrease in the number of invitations compared to the previous draws in July, where 5,000 and 6,300 invitations were issued.

Cutoff Scores in 2024

• August 14, 2024: 509
• July 31, 2024: 510
• July 17, 2024: 515
• May 31, 2024: 522

The cutoff score of 509 is slightly lower than the previous draws in July, continuing the trend of high cutoff scores but showing a small downward adjustment. This could indicate a slightly less competitive pool or a strategic decision by IRCC to lower the threshold marginally.

The highest cutoff score for a CEC draw in 2024 was 522 on May 31, 2024, making the current 509 score slightly lower but still indicative of a highly competitive applicant pool.

For more information:

• Learn more about the latest Express Entry draws.
• Learn more about the state of the Express Entry pool.
• Learn when to expect the next Express Entry draw.

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