Express Entry draw #158
No Program Specified round held on August 5, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #158 was a No Program Specified round held on August 5, 2020. IRCC issued 3,900 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 476, 2 points lower than the previous General draw (#155).
CRS cut-off
476
-2 vs previous General draw (#155)
Invitations
3,900
Draw type
General
| Round | #158 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 5, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,900 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 476 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 27, 2020 at 01:02:47 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 476, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 27, 2020 at 01:02:47 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 476 was the 14th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#155, July 8, 2020): cut-off -2, invitations 3,900 → 3,900.
- Other rounds within four days: #159 FST (415).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #155 | July 8, 2020 | 3,900 | 478 |
| #138 | March 4, 2020 | 3,900 | 471 |
| #137 | February 19, 2020 | 4,500 | 470 |
| #136 | February 5, 2020 | 3,500 | 472 |
| #135 | January 22, 2020 | 3,400 | 471 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #158?+
476. IRCC invited 3,900 candidates in this No Program Specified round on August 5, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 476.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #158?+
July 27, 2020 at 01:02:47 UTC. Candidates with exactly 476 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #158?+
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.