Express Entry draw #116
No Program Specified round held on May 1, 2019.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #116 was a No Program Specified round held on May 1, 2019. IRCC issued 3,350 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 450, 1 points lower than the previous General draw (#115).
CRS cut-off
450
-1 vs previous General draw (#115)
Invitations
3,350
Draw type
General
| Round | #116 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,350 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 450 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 5, 2018 at 12:27:07 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 450, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 5, 2018 at 12:27:07 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 450 was the 4th lowest of 24 General draws in 2019 (average 460).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#115, April 17, 2019): cut-off -1, invitations 3,350 → 3,350.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #115 | April 17, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| #114 | April 3, 2019 | 3,350 | 451 |
| #113 | March 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 452 |
| #112 | March 6, 2019 | 3,350 | 454 |
| #111 | February 20, 2019 | 3,350 | 457 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #116?+
450. IRCC invited 3,350 candidates in this No Program Specified round on May 1, 2019; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 450.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #116?+
November 5, 2018 at 12:27:07 UTC. Candidates with exactly 450 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #116?+
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.