CRS cut-off Dips in the Latest General Express Entry Draw #294

The latest Express Entry Draw #294 announced by IRCC was a general round of invitations that issued 2095 ITAs to Express Entry profiles with a CRS score of 529 points or higher.

Type of Draw: General

Number of ITAs issued: 2095

CRS score cut-off: 529

Date of Draw: 23rd April, 2024

Day of Draw: Tuesday

Time of Draw: 16:54:59 UTC

Eligibility requirements for an ITA in the latest Express Entry draw #294

To get an Invitation to Apply in the latest Express Entry draw, you must:

• Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal pool
• Be eligible for any one of the immigration programs:
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  • Be a provincial nominee with an active Express Entry profile
• Score at least 529 CRS points 
• Be among the top 2095 profiles in the pool

Note: Getting an Invitation to Apply in the Express Entry draw does not guarantee a Canada PR. 

The Previous General Draws in 2024

Below are the general Express Entry draws announced in 2024. The table below shows that the CRS cut-off for the 294th Express Entry draw is 20 points lower than the last general draw. Moreover, the draw has issued 815 more ITAs than the previous general round of invitations. 

How to increase your chances of getting an ITA in the next Express Entry draw?

Did you miss your Invitation to Apply in the latest Express Entry draw #294? Secure an ITA in the next draw through the following options:

• Hire an Immigration consultant. Talent Connected Worldwide has the highest success record in Canada PR through Express Entry. With us, the chances of getting an ITA become extremely high.
• Improve your CRS score. The higher your CRS score, the better your chances of getting an Invitation to Apply in the Express Entry draw. You can improve your score by performing better in language tests (PTE, CELPIP, IELTS, TEF, or TCF), becoming a provincial nominee, getting a diploma or a degree, etc. An immigration consultant will guide you on the best ways to get a higher CRS score.
• Try to target the category-based Express Entry. Category-based selections are less competitive and generally require a CRS score in the range of 350-470 points. An immigration representative will accurately assess your profile and help you target the most suitable draw.

Create an Express Entry profile with Talent Connected Worldwide and secure your ITA in the next Express Entry draw.