IRCC EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW JULY 8 2024
**Express Entry Update: IRCC Issues 3,200 ITAs in Latest Draw**
On July 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. This draw targeted candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420 and above, along with a minimum level 7 proficiency in the French language.
Details of the July 8 Draw:
Category: French language proficiency (Version 1)
Number of ITAs Issued: 3,200
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate: 420
Tie-Breaking Rule: May 30, 2024, at 03:37:43 UTC
This draw follows a busy start to July, where IRCC has already issued at total of 9,670 ITAs across four draws, nearly matching the combined total of May and June. Other draws this month included ITAs for healthcare occupations, trade occupations, and a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in July:
July 8: French language proficiency - 3,200 ITAs, CRS 420
July 5: Healthcare occupations - 3,750 ITAs, CRS 445
July 4: Trade occupations - 1,800 ITAs, CRS 436
July 2: Provincial Nominee Program - 920 ITAs, CRS 739
Candidates who received ITAs now have 60 days to submit supporting documents for their Express Entry profiles.
IRCC’s category-based draws, introduced in 2023, target profiles with specific skills and experience to address labor market needs. Categories include French language proficiency, healthcare, STEM, trades, transport, and agriculture and agri-food occupations.
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