Express Entry draw #157
Canadian Experience Class round held on July 23, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #157 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on July 23, 2020. IRCC issued 3,343 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 445, 14 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#154).
CRS cut-off
445
+14 vs previous CEC draw (#154)
Invitations
3,343
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #157 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 23, 2020 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,343 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 445 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 12, 2020 at 15:16:55 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 445, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 12, 2020 at 15:16:55 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 445 was the 4th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2020 (average 449).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#154, June 25, 2020): cut-off +14, invitations 3,508 → 3,343.
- Other rounds within four days: #156 PNP (687).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #154 | June 25, 2020 | 3,508 | 431 |
| #152 | June 11, 2020 | 3,559 | 437 |
| #150 | May 28, 2020 | 3,515 | 440 |
| #148 | May 14, 2020 | 3,371 | 447 |
| #146 | April 30, 2020 | 3,311 | 452 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #157?+
445. IRCC invited 3,343 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on July 23, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 445.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #157?+
July 12, 2020 at 15:16:55 UTC. Candidates with exactly 445 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #157?+
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.