Express Entry draw #169
No Program Specified round held on December 9, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #169 was a No Program Specified round held on December 9, 2020. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 469, unchanged from the previous General draw (#168).
CRS cut-off
469
0 vs previous General draw (#168)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #169 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 9, 2020 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 469 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 4, 2020 at 22:26:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 469, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 4, 2020 at 22:26:05 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 469 was the 2nd lowest of 16 General draws in 2020 (average 472).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#168, November 25, 2020): cut-off unchanged, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #168 | November 25, 2020 | 5,000 | 469 |
| #167 | November 18, 2020 | 5,000 | 472 |
| #166 | November 5, 2020 | 4,500 | 478 |
| #165 | October 14, 2020 | 4,500 | 471 |
| #164 | September 30, 2020 | 4,200 | 471 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #169?+
469. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on December 9, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 469.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #169?+
June 4, 2020 at 22:26:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 469 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #169?+
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.