Canada issued 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in the March 4 Express Entry draw.

Invitation totals went down from the February 19 draw's record-breaking 4,500 ITAs. Canada has now sent out a total of 18,700 invitations this year.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement went up slightly to 471 this round.

Go to CIC News for more information on this draw.