Express Entry draw #163
No Program Specified round held on September 16, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #163 was a No Program Specified round held on September 16, 2020. IRCC issued 4,200 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 472, 3 points lower than the previous General draw (#162).
CRS cut-off
472
-3 vs previous General draw (#162)
Invitations
4,200
Draw type
General
| Round | #163 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 16, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 4,200 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 472 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 09, 2020 at 13:03:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 472, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 09, 2020 at 13:03:40 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 472 was the 10th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#162, September 2, 2020): cut-off -3, invitations 4,200 → 4,200.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #162 | September 2, 2020 | 4,200 | 475 |
| #158 | August 5, 2020 | 3,900 | 476 |
| #155 | July 8, 2020 | 3,900 | 478 |
| #138 | March 4, 2020 | 3,900 | 471 |
| #137 | February 19, 2020 | 4,500 | 470 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #163?+
472. IRCC invited 4,200 candidates in this No Program Specified round on September 16, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 472.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #163?+
March 09, 2020 at 13:03:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 472 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #163?+
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.