Express Entry draw #306
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 30, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #306 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 30, 2024. IRCC issued 964 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 686, 16 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#303).
CRS cut-off
686
+16 vs previous PNP draw (#303)
Invitations
964
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #306 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 30, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 964 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 686 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 686, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 30, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,000 | |
| 501-600 | 12,250 | |
| 451-500 | 60,312 | |
| 491-500 | 10,114 | |
| 481-490 | 11,971 | |
| 471-480 | 15,004 | |
| 461-470 | 12,607 | |
| 451-460 | 10,616 | |
| 401-450 | 51,793 | |
| 441-450 | 10,114 | |
| 431-440 | 11,133 | |
| 421-430 | 9,768 | |
| 411-420 | 10,445 | |
| 401-410 | 10,333 | |
| 351-400 | 54,274 | |
| 301-350 | 25,481 | |
| 0-300 | 5,594 | |
| Total | 210,704 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 686 was the 4th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#303, July 16, 2024): cut-off +16, invitations 1,391 → 964.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 17, 2024 and July 30, 2024, the pool changed by -5,031 profiles overall and -3,902 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #307 CEC (510).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #303 | July 16, 2024 | 1,391 | 670 |
| #299 | July 2, 2024 | 920 | 739 |
| #298 | June 19, 2024 | 1,499 | 663 |
| #296 | May 30, 2024 | 2,985 | 676 |
| #269 | October 24, 2023 | 1,548 | 776 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #306?+
686. IRCC invited 964 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 30, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 686.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #306?+
May 27, 2024 at 07:07:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 686 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #306?+
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.