Express Entry draw #159
Federal Skilled Trades round held on August 6, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #159 was a Federal Skilled Trades round held on August 6, 2020. IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 415, 58 points higher than the previous FST draw (#128).
CRS cut-off
415
+58 vs previous FST draw (#128)
Invitations
250
Draw type
FST
| Round | #159 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 6, 2020 |
| Round type | Federal Skilled Trades |
| Invitations issued | 250 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 415 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 2, 2020 at 09:35:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 415, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 2, 2020 at 09:35:31 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Compared with the previous FST draw (#128, October 16, 2019): cut-off +58, invitations 500 → 250.
- Other rounds within four days: #158 General (476).
Previous FST draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #128 | October 16, 2019 | 500 | 357 |
| #117 | May 15, 2019 | 500 | 332 |
| #100 | September 24, 2018 | 400 | 284 |
| #91a | May 30, 2018 | 500 | 288 |
| #76 | November 1, 2017 | 505 | 241 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #159?+
415. IRCC invited 250 candidates in this Federal Skilled Trades round on August 6, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 415.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #159?+
June 2, 2020 at 09:35:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 415 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #159?+
Only candidates eligible for the FST round type. Program-specific rounds for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.