Express Entry draw #138
No Program Specified round held on March 4, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #138 was a No Program Specified round held on March 4, 2020. IRCC issued 3,900 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 471, 1 points higher than the previous General draw (#137).
CRS cut-off
471
+1 vs previous General draw (#137)
Invitations
3,900
Draw type
General
| Round | #138 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 4, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,900 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 471 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 24, 2020 at 06:02:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 471, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 24, 2020 at 06:02:57 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 471 was the 7th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#137, February 19, 2020): cut-off +1, invitations 4,500 → 3,900.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #137 | February 19, 2020 | 4,500 | 470 |
| #136 | February 5, 2020 | 3,500 | 472 |
| #135 | January 22, 2020 | 3,400 | 471 |
| #134 | January 8, 2020 | 3,400 | 473 |
| #133 | December 19, 2019 | 3,200 | 469 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #138?+
471. IRCC invited 3,900 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 4, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 471.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #138?+
February 24, 2020 at 06:02:57 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 #138?+
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.