Express Entry draw #148
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 14, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #148 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 14, 2020. IRCC issued 3,371 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 447, 5 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#146).
CRS cut-off
447
-5 vs previous CEC draw (#146)
Invitations
3,371
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #148 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,371 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 447 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 23, 2019 at 10:01:06 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 447, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 23, 2019 at 10:01:06 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 447 was the 5th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2020 (average 449).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#146, April 30, 2020): cut-off -5, invitations 3,311 → 3,371.
- Other rounds within four days: #147 PNP (718).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #146 | April 30, 2020 | 3,311 | 452 |
| #144 | April 16, 2020 | 3,782 | 455 |
| #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 #148?+
447. IRCC invited 3,371 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 14, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 447.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #148?+
December 23, 2019 at 10:01:06 UTC. Candidates with exactly 447 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #148?+
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.