Express Entry draw #308
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 13, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #308 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 13, 2024. IRCC issued 763 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 690, 4 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#306).
CRS cut-off
690
+4 vs previous PNP draw (#306)
Invitations
763
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #308 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 13, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 763 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 690 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 690, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 13, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 713 | |
| 501-600 | 10,502 | |
| 451-500 | 60,902 | |
| 491-500 | 10,780 | |
| 481-490 | 11,959 | |
| 471-480 | 14,813 | |
| 461-470 | 12,705 | |
| 451-460 | 10,645 | |
| 401-450 | 51,992 | |
| 441-450 | 10,256 | |
| 431-440 | 11,169 | |
| 421-430 | 9,845 | |
| 411-420 | 10,539 | |
| 401-410 | 10,183 | |
| 351-400 | 53,052 | |
| 301-350 | 24,695 | |
| 0-300 | 5,463 | |
| Total | 207,319 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 690 was the 5th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#306, July 30, 2024): cut-off +4, invitations 964 → 763.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 31, 2024 and August 13, 2024, the pool changed by -3,202 profiles overall and -1,345 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #310 French (394), #309 CEC (509).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #306 | July 30, 2024 | 964 | 686 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #308?+
690. IRCC invited 763 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 13, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 690.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #308?+
April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC. Candidates with exactly 690 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #308?+
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.