The latest 286th Express Entry Draw was a general draw that issued 1470 ITAs to the Express Entry profiles with a CRS score of 534 points or more.
Draw Number: 286
Date of Draw: 28.02.2024
Day of Draw: Wednesday
Time of Draw: 14:57:26 UTC
ITAs issued: 1470
CRS score cut-off: 534
Draw Type: General
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the 286th Express Entry draw. It was a general round of selection that invited 1470 applicants and had the CRS score cut-off at 534 points. This is the 5th general draw of the year 2024. A list of previous general draws is given in the table below.
| #Draw | Date of Draw | ITAs issued | CRS cut-off |
| 286 | 28.02.2024 | 1470 | 534 |
| 283 | 13.02.2024 | 1,490 | 535 |
| 281 | 31.01.2024 | 730 | 541 |
| 280 | 23.01.2024 | 1040 | 543 |
| 279 | 10.01.2024 | 1510 | 546 |
Eligibility for the 286th Express Entry Draw
To get an Invitation to Apply for the latest Express Entry draw, the applicant must:
- Be eligible for any one of the three federal immigration programs –
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Have a valid Express Entry profile in the federal pool
- Have a minimum score of 534 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System
Steps after getting an ITA in the Express Entry Draw
Once an applicant receives an Invitation to Apply in the Express Entry draw, they must apply for Canada PR through the Express Entry within 60 days. This is the phase when an individual will be required to submit all the documents to support the CRS score of their Express Entry profile. They must also submit a non-refundable application fee of CAN $1365.
Category-Based Draws vs General Express Entry Draws
| Category Based Draw | General Draws |
| Category-based selection issues ITAs based on six specific categories: STEM occupations Healthcare occupations Agri-Food and Agriculture Occupations Transport Occupations Trade Occupations French Language proficiency The applicant must have a valid Express Entry profile in the pool. Their CRS score must be equal to or higher than the cut-off announced in the draw. | General Draws invite all eligible applicants irrespective of their occupations. They must have a valid Express Entry profile and a CRS score higher or equal to the cut-off. |
Since the latest 286th Express Entry draw was a general selection, the next round of invitations might be announced within this week. Visit Talent Connected Worldwide to stay updated with all the latest news on Express Entry and Canada Immigration.
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