Draw #298

Express Entry draw #298 was held on June 19, 2024, issuing 1,499 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee category with a minimum CRS score of 663.

The CRS cutoff dropped 13 points compared to the previous Provincial Nominee draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity. The number of invitations decreased by 1,486 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 663 is on the higher end for Provincial Nominee draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

Provincial Nominee Program draws are for candidates who already hold a provincial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points.

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.