CIC News Today: New Draws from Canada Immigration for PNP (province nominee Program) only

16 December 

• ITAs issued: 1,085

• CRS score: 727

This is the 3rd draw of the December Season before that there are the draws for:

• 2 December for PNP 

• 3 December for Candidates with French language Proficiency  

Express Entry Draw Trends

In December 2024, there were multiple draws:

1. PNP Draw: December 2 – CRS 705

2. French Proficiency Draw: December 3 – CRS 466

3. PNP Draw: December 16 – CRS 727

IRCC has been focusing on different categories for ITAs. These include:

• Candidates proficient in French

• Healthcare workers

• Skilled individuals with Canadian work experience (CEC)

This pattern aligns with Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027, which aims to admit 82,980 candidates in 2025 under these categories.

Key Factors of Express Entry

1. PNP Nomination Adds 600 Points: This dramatically boosts your CRS score and improves your chance of receiving an ITA.

2. Category-Based Selections: IRCC targets candidates in specific occupations like healthcare, transport, trades, and agriculture, or those with French proficiency.

3. Lower CRS for Category-Based Draws: These cut-offs are generally much lower compared to regular or PNP-specific draws.

Express Entry Draws in 2024

• Healthcare Occupations: 3,500 ITAs were issued on February 14, with a minimum CRS of 422.

• French Language Proficiency: 7,000 ITAs in February 2024, CRS as low as 365.

• Trades: 1,800 ITAs on July 4, CRS of 436.

Why CRS Scores Matter

The CRS score determines your rank in the Express Entry pool. Higher scores mean:

• Better chances of receiving an ITA.

• Faster processing of your PR application.

If your CRS score is low, you can:

• Improve Language Proficiency: Higher IELTS or French TEF scores.

• Gain Work Experience in Canada: Apply for a Canadian work permit.

• Get a PNP Nomination: Adds 600 points to your score.