Express Entry draw #136
No Program Specified round held on February 5, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #136 was a No Program Specified round held on February 5, 2020. IRCC issued 3,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 472, 1 points higher than the previous General draw (#135).
CRS cut-off
472
+1 vs previous General draw (#135)
Invitations
3,500
Draw type
General
| Round | #136 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 5, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 472 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 30, 2020 at 07:36:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 472, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 30, 2020 at 07:36:26 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 472 was the 11th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#135, January 22, 2020): cut-off +1, invitations 3,400 → 3,500.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #135 | January 22, 2020 | 3,400 | 471 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #136?+
472. IRCC invited 3,500 candidates in this No Program Specified round on February 5, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 472.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #136?+
January 30, 2020 at 07:36:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 472 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #136?+
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.