2024 may not be going well for many people looking to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident through Express Entry Canada. Since after the beginning of this year, CRS score for all the major draws is going through the roof, and the majority of draws are category-based draws where people are being invited based on occupation or French proficiency.
Many people have this question will CRS score go down in 2024 and if yes by how many points and what lowest CRS score can be expected in 2024? We will cover everything in this article:
Some Facts for 2024 Express Entry Draws till now
1. French Language Proficiency Focus
It has become pretty obvious that in 2024, French-Speaking candidates will be the first choice for Canada immigration. Out of about 40,000 invitations sent till now in Express Entry Canada, 12,500 were French Speaking Candidates and 4 draws have been conducted till now with low CRS scores which make French as first priority and easiest way to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident.
2. Occupation-Specific Draws
Most Express Entry draws that are being conducted are either occupations specific or high CRS score. These targeted occupations are such as healthcare (February 14, 2024, with 3,500 invitations) and transport (March 13, 2024, with 975 invitations), indicating targeted immigration needs.
3. High General Draws
General draws remain frequent and competitive CRS Score, with CRS scores for the lowest-ranked candidates ranging from 524 to 549, reflecting the high standard and demand for skilled immigrants in the general category. These draws mainly target people with province nominations or people having high language and education scores.
Will the CRS Score go down in 2024?
Yes, CRS score may go down in 2024 but it probably won’t go down as much as it would go for a category-based draw. For General Draw, the lowest CRS score can go is 490 based on a number of people currently in the pool and the lowest for category-based draws are follows:
General Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 524 (March 25, 2024)
- Range: Likely to stay above 520 based on current trends.
French Language Proficiency Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 336 (February 29, 2024)
- Range: May vary between 330 to 410, depending on the number of invitations issued.
STEM Occupations Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 491 (April 11, 2024)
- Range: Likely to stay in the high 400s to low 500s, given the demand for STEM professionals.
Transport Occupations Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 430 (March 13, 2024)
- Range: Around 430 to 450, based on specific occupational needs.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 437 (February 16, 2024)
- Range: Likely to be in the mid-400s.
Healthcare Occupations Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 422 (February 14, 2024)
- Range: Likely to be in the low to mid-400s, reflecting the high demand for healthcare professionals.
Trade Occupations Draws:
- Lowest CRS Score: 424
Express Entry Canada Pool as of April 23, 2024
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,057 |
| 501-600 | 10,625 |
| 451-500 | 60,933 |
| 491-500 | 7,520 |
| 481-490 | 11,495 |
| 471-480 | 16,928 |
| 461-470 | 13,558 |
| 451-460 | 11,432 |
| 401-450 | 52,475 |
| 441-450 | 10,646 |
| 431-440 | 10,645 |
| 421-430 | 9,645 |
| 411-420 | 10,740 |
| 401-410 | 10,799 |
| 351-400 | 56,383 |
| 301-350 | 27,740 |
| 0-300 | 5,484 |
| Total | 214,697 |
Will the CEC Draw happen in 2024?
Many people have this question will there be a CEC draw in 2024, the answer is yes, however, the exact date cannot be predicted. It is anticipated that the next CEC draw will likely happen anytime after fall 2024.
Is it worth entering the Express Entry pool if your CRS is low?
Yes, it’s still worth entering the Express Entry pool even with a low CRS score if you’re eligible because you may never know the next draw and the CRS score.
How can I improve my CRS score?
You can potentially increase your score through provincial nominations, job offers, or by improving your profile over time. You can check here the detailed information about How to increase your CRS score.
