Express Entry draw #319
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 21, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #319 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 21, 2024. IRCC issued 648 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 791, 48 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#316).
CRS cut-off
791
+48 vs previous PNP draw (#316)
Invitations
648
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #319 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 21, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 648 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 791 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 791, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 21, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 705 | |
| 501-600 | 13,209 | |
| 451-500 | 63,152 | |
| 491-500 | 11,903 | |
| 481-490 | 12,232 | |
| 471-480 | 14,872 | |
| 461-470 | 12,856 | |
| 451-460 | 11,289 | |
| 401-450 | 55,371 | |
| 441-450 | 10,903 | |
| 431-440 | 12,019 | |
| 421-430 | 10,558 | |
| 411-420 | 11,046 | |
| 401-410 | 10,845 | |
| 351-400 | 50,989 | |
| 301-350 | 22,920 | |
| 0-300 | 5,441 | |
| Total | 211,787 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 791 was the 12th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#316, October 7, 2024): cut-off +48, invitations 1,613 → 648.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 9, 2024 and October 21, 2024, the pool changed by +2,470 profiles overall and +1,386 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #321 Trades (433), #320 CEC (539).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #316 | October 7, 2024 | 1,613 | 743 |
| #313 | September 9, 2024 | 911 | 732 |
| #311 | August 26, 2024 | 1,121 | 694 |
| #308 | August 13, 2024 | 763 | 690 |
| #306 | July 30, 2024 | 964 | 686 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #319?+
791. IRCC invited 648 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 21, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 791.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #319?+
August 13, 2024 at 20:04:52 UTC. Candidates with exactly 791 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #319?+
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.