Here’s an overview of the Express Entry pool status in April 2024. April has witnessed an increasing number of Express Entry draws. April was quite similar to March regarding draw types and sizes, and crucial patterns are now available in 2024. Read ahead to understand the existing state of Express Entry, what draws happened in April, and how this might impact the chances of immigration.
An overview of the Express Entry pool status in April 2024
Like March, April also had four Express Entry draws, including two general and two category-based selections. General draws took place on April 10 (with a minimum score of 549) and April 23 (CRS score of 524). Next, category-based draws occurred targeting candidates with certain work experience and language skills on April 11 and 24. These category-selection draws targeted STEM professions and French language abilities.
On the whole, CRS scores for general draws are on the rise compared to the previous draws. Each month in a year has three to five draws, with an equal distinction between general and category-based draws.
| Draw Date | Round Type | Invitations Issued | CRS Score Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-04-24 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| 11-04-24 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| 23-04-24 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| 24-04-24 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
The latest Immigration Levels Plan states that IRCC will distribute 110,770 invitations for Canadian PR using Express Entry in 2024. Until April, 35,970 invitations have been issued.
An overview of the Express Entry pool
Until April 23, 2024, there were 214,647 profiles of Express Entry candidates within the pool. This indicates a rise of 2753 profiles from March onwards. All the increases across all score ranges happened at an equal rate. This further helped in allocation maintenance at nearly the same volume compared to last month.
An overview of score allocations and number of individuals in the pool is given in the table.
| Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 0-300 | 5,484 |
| 301-350 | 27,740 |
| 351-400 | 56,383 |
| 401-410 | 10,799 |
| 411-420 | 10,740 |
| 421-430 | 9,645 |
| 431-440 | 10,645 |
| 441-450 | 10,646 |
| 451-460 | 11,432 |
| 461-470 | 13,558 |
| 471-480 | 16,928 |
| 481-490 | 11,495 |
| 491-500 | 7,520 |
| 501-600 | 10,625 |
| 601-1200 | 1,057 |
Score percentile in the pool
By considering the highest score within each range, we can determine the percentile of that score relative to the entire pool. The percentile can assist us in better analyzing the comparison between scores and the percentage of the pool below the score. While possessing a score with an increased percentile might not assure an invitation to apply, it can still offer some hints on the chances of immigration throughout the year.
Here’s a clear classification of score percentiles:
| Score Ranges | Number of Candidates | Percentile (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-300 | 5,484 | 2.55 |
| 301-350 | 27,740 | 15.47 |
| 351-400 | 56,383 | 41.74 |
| 401-410 | 10,799 | 46.77 |
| 411-420 | 10,740 | 51.77 |
| 421-430 | 9,645 | 56.26 |
| 431-440 | 10,645 | 61.22 |
| 441-450 | 10,646 | 66.18 |
| 451-460 | 11,432 | 71.50 |
| 461-470 | 13,558 | 77.82 |
| 471-480 | 16,928 | 85.70 |
| 481-490 | 11,495 | 91.06 |
| 491-500 | 7,520 | 94.56 |
| 501-600 | 10,625 | 99.51 |
| 601-1200 | 1,057 | 100.00 |
Impact of Express Entry composition on score cut-offs and draw sizes
Anticipating forthcoming CRS score cut-offs and draw sizes can be quite risky due to the numerous parameters that IRCC takes before holding each draw. This includes category-based selections that react to demographic and labor market requirements in Canada. Also, it creates less focus on CRS scores. However, analyzing the CRS scores and the pool size can enable one to analyze the patterns influencing draw sizes and cut-off scores.
This approach is justified not only because IRCC likely takes into account the distribution of CRS scores when setting the next cut-off score but also because draw sizes ultimately contribute to achieving the targets displayed in the immigration levels plan.
Therefore, the information provided doesn’t enable us to predict the future with complete certainty. However, comprehending the trends within and underlying the Express Entry pool remains valuable in assessing an applicant’s likelihood of receiving an ITA this year.
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