Express Entry draw #166
No Program Specified round held on November 5, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #166 was a No Program Specified round held on November 5, 2020. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 478, 7 points higher than the previous General draw (#165).
CRS cut-off
478
+7 vs previous General draw (#165)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
General
| Round | #166 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 5, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 478 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 26, 2020 at 22:44:19 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 478, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 26, 2020 at 22:44:19 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 478 was the 15th lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#165, October 14, 2020): cut-off +7, invitations 4,500 → 4,500.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #165 | October 14, 2020 | 4,500 | 471 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #166?+
478. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this No Program Specified round on November 5, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 478.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #166?+
October 26, 2020 at 22:44:19 UTC. Candidates with exactly 478 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #166?+
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.