Express Entry draw #299
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 2, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #299 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 2, 2024. IRCC issued 920 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 739, 76 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#298).
CRS cut-off
739
+76 vs previous PNP draw (#298)
Invitations
920
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #299 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 2, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 920 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 739 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 739, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 2, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 940 | |
| 501-600 | 16,521 | |
| 451-500 | 64,761 | |
| 491-500 | 10,295 | |
| 481-490 | 12,447 | |
| 471-480 | 16,371 | |
| 461-470 | 13,883 | |
| 451-460 | 11,765 | |
| 401-450 | 54,148 | |
| 441-450 | 11,031 | |
| 431-440 | 11,342 | |
| 421-430 | 9,947 | |
| 411-420 | 10,876 | |
| 401-410 | 10,952 | |
| 351-400 | 54,902 | |
| 301-350 | 25,752 | |
| 0-300 | 5,523 | |
| Total | 222,547 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 739 was the 10th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#298, June 19, 2024): cut-off +76, invitations 1,499 → 920.
- Between the pool snapshots of May 30, 2024 and July 2, 2024, the pool changed by -2,393 profiles overall and +129 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #301 Healthcare (445), #300 Trades (436).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #298 | June 19, 2024 | 1,499 | 663 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #299?+
739. IRCC invited 920 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 2, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 739.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #299?+
February 02, 2024 at 11:38:43 UTC. Candidates with exactly 739 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #299?+
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.