Below are the Ministerial Instructions regarding the Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System. It outlines the number of invitations issued, the rank required to be invited to apply, the date and time of the round, the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited, and the tie-breaking rule. The tie-breaking rule states that if more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. The text also includes definitions for terms such as "eligible foreign national," "specific ranking," and "invitation." It further mentions that invitations may be issued during a specific period and provides footnotes for additional legal references. Based on the latest round of invitations, a total of 3,000 candidates have been invited to apply for the Canadian Experience Class. The minimum required rank for invitation stood at 3,000 or above. The round was conducted on May 31, 2024, at 12:48:30 UTC, with the lowest-ranked candidate receiving an invitation possessing a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 522. In case of a tie, the tie-breaking rule was based on the submission date and time of the Express Entry profiles, with the cut-off date set at March 19, 2024, at 18:58:58 UTC. It is noted that invitations to apply to the Canadian Experience Class may be extended through this round. The Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence Under the Express Entry System provides detailed guidelines for issuing invitations to apply for permanent residence. It includes specific information on the number of invitations, the required rank, and the tie-breaking rule in case of candidates with the same score. Additionally, the text outlines definitions for key terms and specifies the period during which invitations may be issued. The document is based on legal references and aims to provide clarity and transparency in the immigration process. Source: Canada.ca