Comparison of Express Entry in the last three months
As of October 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) most recent trends and policy changes are reflected in the dynamic candidate pool displayed via Canada’s Express Entry system. September was much quieter after a busy summer, with only three draws yielding approximately 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). These attract candidates for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the French-language proficient candidates program, and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A change from the record-breaking draw activity observed in July and August, when the IRCC sought to meet aggressive immigration targets, was indicated by this decrease in the number of ITAs. Still, the goal was to draw people who could support Canada’s economic demands and linguistic variety. In order to encourage candidates who are native speakers of French and English to submit their applications for permanent residency (PR), three Express Entry draws were held in September. Comparing the draws from the...