Express Entry Program is an immigration program in Canada through which most people migrate to Canada. The Express Entry Program uses a point-based method, which is the Comprehensive Ranking System.
This system checks the candidate’s eligibility to receive the Invitation to apply for PR(Permanent Residency). Candidates with high CRS scores have higher chances to receive the ITA’s (Invitation to Apply) for Permanent Residency.
Recent Canada Express Entry draws show numerous candidates applying for permanent residency, including those with low CRS scores. However, they can benefit from active improvement. This article provides an overview of the Express Entry Program and the recent Canada Express Entry Draw, assessing the worthiness of entering the pool for low CRS Scores.
Express Entry Program - An Overview
The Canadian immigration system, through Express Entry, handles applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.
A candidate who wants to apply for any of these Canadian immigration programs should check their eligibility for the program. If they are eligible for the program, they should create and submit their Express Entry profile to receive a score through the Comprehensive Ranking System.
How is it worth entering the express entry pool if the CRS Score is low?
The following information illustrates how it is worth entering the express entry pool if the CRS score is low.
Category based draw
The Canadian immigration authorities have recently decided to conduct category-based draw. This category encompasses various occupations such as French Language Proficiency, Healthcare, Transport, Agriculture, Trade, and STEM.
The recent Canada Express Entry Draw data shows that candidates need low CRS Scores to receive an ITA for category-based draws. The following table illustrates the recent CRS Scores for different category-based draws in 2024.
S.No. | Category type | CRS Scores |
French Language Proficiency | 365 | |
Healthcare Occupations | 422 | |
Agriculture & Agri-food Occupations | 437 | |
Transport Occupations | 430 |
Improvement Chances
Once a candidate has entered the express entry pool, they will have chances to improve their CRS scores. They can enhance their CRS Scores through various means such as by increasing language proficiency scores, gaining more work experience and educational credentials, and others.
Provincial Nomination
Low CRS scores can also boost ITAs' chances in Canadian provinces due to immigration programs that directly nominate candidates from the Express Entry pool.
Recent data from provincial nomination has revealed that candidates can receive ITA with CRS Score ranges between 300-400. For example, as per the recent draw, the minimum CRS Score to receive the nomination in Ontario and Alberta is 352-421 and 303 respectively.
Validity of Express Entry Profile
Once your profile has been entered into the express entry pool, your profile will remain valid for 12 months. During this duration, you can increase your CRS score.
Recent Canada Express Entry Draw 2024
The following information illustrates the information about the Canada Express Entry Draw cut-off in 2024.
First Draw
On January 10 the first draw of 2024 was released, with 1,510 invitations for candidates with at least 546 CRS Scores. The First draw type was general.
Second Draw
On January 23 the second draw of 2024 was released, with 1,040 invitations for candidates with at least 543 CRS Scores. The second draw type was also general.
Third Draw
On January 31 the third draw of 2024 was released, with 730 invitations for candidates with at least 541 CRS Scores. The third draw was also general.
Fourth Draw
On February 1 the fourth draw of 2024 was released, with 7,000 invitations for candidates with 365 CRS Scores. The fourth draw is a category based on French Language Proficiency.
Fifth Draw
On February 13 the fifth draw of 2024 was released. Under this, 1,490 invitations were issued to candidates with 535 CRS Scores. The fifth draw is a general draw.
Sixth Draw
The sixth draw, released on February 14, issued 3,500 invitations to candidates with 422 CRS Scores. The sixth draw is a category based on healthcare occupation.
Seventh Draw
The seventh draw, released on February 16, issued 150 invitations to candidates with 437 CRS Scores. This draw is also a category based on Agriculture and agri-food occupations.
Eighth Draw
The eighth draw, released on February 28, issued 1,470 invitations to candidates with 534 CRS Scores. This draw is a general draw.
Ninth Draw
The ninth draw, released on February 29, issued 2,500 invitations to candidates with 336 CRS Scores. This draw is a category based on French Language Proficiency.
Tenth Draw
The tenth draw was released on March 12, Issued 2850 invitations to candidates with 525 CRS Scores. This draw is a general draw.
Eleventh Draw
The eleventh draw, released on March 13, issued 975 invitations to candidates with 430 CRS scores. This draw is a category based on transportation.
Twelfth Draw
The twelfth draw, released on March 25, issued 1980 invitations to candidates with 524 CRS scores. This draw is a general draw.
Thirteen Draw
The thirteen draws, released on March 26, issued 1500 invitations to candidates with 388 CRS scores. This draw is a category based on French language proficiency.
How to improve the CRS Score?
You can improve your CRS Scores by following the given information.
Increase your language proficiency
Improve your CRS score by enhancing your language proficiency score. You can do it by preparing for recognized Canadian Immigration tests like IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core.
Educational Qualifications
Gaining more educational credentials can enhance your CRS Score, with year post-graduation degree holders receiving up to 90 points and two-year post-graduation degree holders receiving up to 120 points.
Gaining more work experience
You can also increase your CRS scores by gaining more working experience.
Conclusion
In this article, we have provided information about how it is worth entering the express entry pool. In case of a low CRS score. The Canada Express Entry Program, a Canadian immigration system, is offering opportunities for candidates with low CRS scores to improve their chances of being nominated for permanent residency.
To enhance their CRS scores, candidates can improve their language proficiency, gain more work experience, and gain additional educational credentials. The program's Comprehensive Ranking System checks eligibility for PR and provides a range of opportunities for candidates with low CRS scores.
