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34234 skilled workers were invited by various federal and provincial pathways to apply for Canadian permanent residency in the month of July 2024. July turned out to be a beneficial month for Canadian permanent residency aspirants especially for the international students currently on post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) who meet all the relevant eligibility criteria. Here is a summary of these invitations with a look at the eligibility criteria for candidates still looking for permanent residency.
| Programs/Streams | PR Invitations in July |
| Express Entry | 25,125 |
| Ontario PNP | 5,920 |
| Quebec Arrima | 1,560 |
| Alberta PNP | 797 |
| British Columbia PNP | 459 |
| Manitoba PNP | 287 |
| PEI PNP | 86 |
| Total | 34,234 |
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Below is the breakdown of program-wise invitations and their unique eligibility criteria:
| Program/Streams | Total permanent residency Invitations | Lowest CRS Cutoff Score | Unique Eligibility |
| Express Entry Canadian Experience Class | 11,300 | 510 | Need at least 1 year of experience in Canada in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations. |
| Express Entry Francophile | 5,000 | 400 | Must have level 7 in French language proficiency with the intention to reside outside Quebec. |
| Express Entry for Healthcare | 3,750 | 445 | Must have at least 6 months of work experience in one of the 35 eligible healthcare occupations. |
| Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program | 3,275 | 670 | Must have a provincial nomination from one of the Canadian provinces. |
| Express Entry draws for Tradespeople | 1,800 | 436 | Must have at least 6 months of work experience in one of the 10 eligible trade occupations. |
| Total | 25,125 |
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