Express Entry draw #311
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 26, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #311 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 26, 2024. IRCC issued 1,121 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 694, 4 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#308).
CRS cut-off
694
+4 vs previous PNP draw (#308)
Invitations
1,121
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #311 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 26, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,121 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 694 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 694, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 26, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,154 | |
| 501-600 | 9,447 | |
| 451-500 | 60,991 | |
| 491-500 | 10,899 | |
| 481-490 | 12,030 | |
| 471-480 | 14,681 | |
| 461-470 | 12,639 | |
| 451-460 | 10,742 | |
| 401-450 | 51,705 | |
| 441-450 | 10,227 | |
| 431-440 | 11,120 | |
| 421-430 | 9,799 | |
| 411-420 | 10,450 | |
| 401-410 | 10,109 | |
| 351-400 | 52,302 | |
| 301-350 | 24,359 | |
| 0-300 | 5,490 | |
| Total | 205,448 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 694 was the 6th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#308, August 13, 2024): cut-off +4, invitations 763 → 1,121.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 14, 2024 and August 26, 2024, the pool changed by -2,512 profiles overall and -579 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #312 CEC (507).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #308 | August 13, 2024 | 763 | 690 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #311?+
694. IRCC invited 1,121 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 26, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 694.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #311?+
August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC. Candidates with exactly 694 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #311?+
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.