Express Entry draw #165
No Program Specified round held on October 14, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #165 was a No Program Specified round held on October 14, 2020. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 471, unchanged from the previous General draw (#164).
CRS cut-off
471
0 vs previous General draw (#164)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
General
| Round | #165 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 471 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 1, 2020 at 12:11:23 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 471, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 1, 2020 at 12:11:23 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 471 was the 5th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#164, September 30, 2020): cut-off unchanged, invitations 4,200 → 4,500.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #164 | September 30, 2020 | 4,200 | 471 |
| #163 | September 16, 2020 | 4,200 | 472 |
| #162 | September 2, 2020 | 4,200 | 475 |
| #158 | August 5, 2020 | 3,900 | 476 |
| #155 | July 8, 2020 | 3,900 | 478 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #165?+
471. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this No Program Specified round on October 14, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 471.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #165?+
September 1, 2020 at 12:11:23 UTC. Candidates with exactly 471 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #165?+
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.