Express Entry draw #144
Canadian Experience Class round held on April 16, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #144 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on April 16, 2020. IRCC issued 3,782 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 455, 9 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#142).
CRS cut-off
455
-9 vs previous CEC draw (#142)
Invitations
3,782
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #144 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 16, 2020 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,782 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 455 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 20, 2020 at 17:37:33 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 455, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 20, 2020 at 17:37:33 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 455 was the 8th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2020 (average 449).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#142, April 9, 2020): cut-off -9, invitations 3,294 → 3,782.
- Other rounds within four days: #143 PNP (808).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #142 | April 9, 2020 | 3,294 | 464 |
| #140 | March 23, 2020 | 3,232 | 467 |
| #3 | February 20, 2015 | 849 | 808 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #144?+
455. IRCC invited 3,782 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on April 16, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 455.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #144?+
January 20, 2020 at 17:37:33 UTC. Candidates with exactly 455 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #144?+
Only candidates eligible for the CEC round type. Program-specific rounds open only to candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class — people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.