Express Entry draw #135
No Program Specified round held on January 22, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #135 was a No Program Specified round held on January 22, 2020. IRCC issued 3,400 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 471, 2 points lower than the previous General draw (#134).
CRS cut-off
471
-2 vs previous General draw (#134)
Invitations
3,400
Draw type
General
| Round | #135 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 22, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,400 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 471 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 9, 2019 at 01:16:02 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 471, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 9, 2019 at 01:16:02 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 471 was the 8th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#134, January 8, 2020): cut-off -2, invitations 3,400 → 3,400.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #134 | January 8, 2020 | 3,400 | 473 |
| #133 | December 19, 2019 | 3,200 | 469 |
| #132 | December 11, 2019 | 3,200 | 472 |
| #131 | November 27, 2019 | 3,600 | 471 |
| #130 | November 13, 2019 | 3,600 | 472 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #135?+
471. IRCC invited 3,400 candidates in this No Program Specified round on January 22, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 471.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #135?+
May 9, 2019 at 01:16:02 UTC. Candidates with exactly 471 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #135?+
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.