According to a recent memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to the Deputy Minister dated July 2024, the department plans to increase Express Entry invitations for candidates already in Canada while suspending category-based draws for STEM, Transport, and Agriculture sectors through 2024. This strategic shift aims to streamline the immigration process by maximizing invitations for in-Canada candidates and providing more predictable outcomes for provinces and territories. A notable impact of this policy change is the expected decrease in Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, which could drop to approximately 500 points due to the increased focus on CEC candidates.
IRCC to prioritize In-Canada immigration candidates for remainder of 2024
