Express Entry draw #298
Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 19, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #298 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 19, 2024. IRCC issued 1,499 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 663, 13 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#296).
CRS cut-off
663
-13 vs previous PNP draw (#296)
Invitations
1,499
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #298 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,499 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 663 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 663, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 30, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 3,002 | |
| 501-600 | 14,330 | |
| 451-500 | 63,451 | |
| 491-500 | 8,880 | |
| 481-490 | 12,132 | |
| 471-480 | 16,800 | |
| 461-470 | 13,840 | |
| 451-460 | 11,799 | |
| 401-450 | 54,200 | |
| 441-450 | 11,026 | |
| 431-440 | 11,086 | |
| 421-430 | 9,989 | |
| 411-420 | 10,927 | |
| 401-410 | 11,172 | |
| 351-400 | 57,086 | |
| 301-350 | 27,247 | |
| 0-300 | 5,624 | |
| Total | 224,940 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 663 was the lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#296, May 30, 2024): cut-off -13, invitations 2,985 → 1,499.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 29, 2024 and May 30, 2024, the pool changed by +536 profiles overall and +203 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #296 | May 30, 2024 | 2,985 | 676 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #298?+
663. IRCC invited 1,499 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on June 19, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 663.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #298?+
January 19, 2024 at 10:10:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 663 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #298?+
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.