Express Entry draw #296
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 30, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #296 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 30, 2024. IRCC issued 2,985 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 676, 100 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#269).
CRS cut-off
676
-100 vs previous PNP draw (#269)
Invitations
2,985
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #296 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 2,985 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 676 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 676, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 29, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 2,918 | |
| 501-600 | 14,211 | |
| 451-500 | 63,353 | |
| 491-500 | 8,855 | |
| 481-490 | 12,120 | |
| 471-480 | 16,805 | |
| 461-470 | 13,828 | |
| 451-460 | 11,745 | |
| 401-450 | 54,078 | |
| 441-450 | 11,022 | |
| 431-440 | 11,023 | |
| 421-430 | 9,977 | |
| 411-420 | 10,900 | |
| 401-410 | 11,156 | |
| 351-400 | 57,028 | |
| 301-350 | 27,210 | |
| 0-300 | 5,606 | |
| Total | 224,404 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 676 was the 3rd lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#269, October 24, 2023): cut-off -100, invitations 1,548 → 2,985.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 23, 2024 and May 29, 2024, the pool changed by +9,707 profiles overall and +5,447 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #297 CEC (522).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #269 | October 24, 2023 | 1,548 | 776 |
| #248 | May 10, 2023 | 589 | 691 |
| #242 | March 1, 2023 | 667 | 748 |
| #241 | February 15, 2023 | 699 | 791 |
| #239 | February 1, 2023 | 893 | 733 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #296?+
676. IRCC invited 2,985 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 30, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 676.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #296?+
January 19, 2024 at 18:32:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 676 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #296?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.