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Express Entry Draw 298 | 1,499 Invited in PNP Specific Draw

Published on: June 19th, 2024
By: Indira Duarte

The latest Canadian Express Entry draw was just held. Express Entry draw 298 saw the Lowest CRS score of 663 and invited 1,499 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply.

 

Express Entry Draw 298

Date of Draw: June 19, 2024 at 14:37:26 UTC

Number of Invitations Issued: 1,499

Minimum CRS: 663

Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program

Tie-breaking rule:January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC

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Express Entry draws have had an unusual pattern this year. Typically, draws have been taking place bi-weekly on Wednesday afternoons. However, since the introduction of new category-based draws, there has been an irregular pattern of all-program draws and program-specific draws. This makes it difficult to predict exactly when the next draw will occur and which type it will be. However, a more concrete pattern will likely develop as draws continue to take place.

Second PNP-Specific Draw in 2024!

Today’s draw was the second Provincial Nominee Program draw this year. A PNP nomination grants an additional 600 points to the applicant’s CRS score.

Each of Canada’s provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own PNP program with several streams. Altogether, there are more than 80 different provincial nominee programs!

Express Entry draw 298 issued 1,499 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 663.

Provincial Nominee Program category, means that in order to have been selected for today’s draw, applicants need to first have a PNP nomination.

The previous draw of the PNP category was the #296 draw, issued on May 30, 2024. 2,985 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 676.

What Is Express Entry and How Can I Apply?

Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for Canadian permanent residency. Express Entry uses a point-based system, the CRS, to rank candidates’ profiles. The system manages three main programs:

Applying to Express Entry is a two-step procedure. The first step is to submit your profile with the required documents. Required documents usually consist of language test results, educational credentials and passport or travel documentation.

After you submit a profile and receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you can submit your complete application for the IRCC to review. Your complete application should include supporting documents such as reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.

 

Number of Candidates in the Current Express Entry Pool

The IRCC updates the number of people in the Express Entry pool a few days before an invitation round takes place. Numbers change as new profiles are submitted, profiles expire or are issued an ITA.

As of today the composition of the Express Entry pool is:

CRS Score
Range		Number of Candidates
601-1200372
501-60015,659
451-50074,300
491-50013,325
481-49013,109
471-48016,598
461-47016,160
451-46015,108
401-45064,614
441-45014,247
431-44014,171
421-43012,709
411-42012,096
401-41011,391
351-40052,286
301-35018,247
0-3008,292
Total233,770
UpdatedMay 10, 2026

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