Express Entry draw #101
No Program Specified round held on October 3, 2018.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #101 was a No Program Specified round held on October 3, 2018. IRCC issued 3,900 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 445, 4 points higher than the previous General draw (#99).
CRS cut-off
445
+4 vs previous General draw (#99)
Invitations
3,900
Draw type
General
| Round | #101 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 3, 2018 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,900 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 445 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 2, 2018 at 04:02:11 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 445, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 2, 2018 at 04:02:11 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 445 was the 20th lowest of 25 General draws in 2018 (average 443).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#99, September 19, 2018): cut-off +4, invitations 3,500 → 3,900.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #99 | September 19, 2018 | 3,500 | 441 |
| #98 | September 5, 2018 | 3,900 | 440 |
| #97 | August 22, 2018 | 3,750 | 440 |
| #96 | August 8, 2018 | 3,750 | 440 |
| #95 | July 25, 2018 | 3,750 | 441 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #101?+
445. IRCC invited 3,900 candidates in this No Program Specified round on October 3, 2018; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 445.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #101?+
October 2, 2018 at 04:02:11 UTC. Candidates with exactly 445 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #101?+
Only candidates eligible for the General round type. Rounds open to candidates from all Express Entry programs. IRCC labelled these "No Program Specified" until 2022 and "General" afterwards.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.