Express Entry draw #226
No Program Specified round held on July 6, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #226 was a No Program Specified round held on July 6, 2022. IRCC issued 1,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 557, 89 points higher than the previous General draw (#170).
CRS cut-off
557
+89 vs previous General draw (#170)
Invitations
1,500
Draw type
General
| Round | #226 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 6, 2022 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 557 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 13, 2021 at 02:20:46 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 557, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 13, 2021 at 02:20:46 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 557 was the highest of 11 General draws in 2022 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#170, December 23, 2020): cut-off +89, invitations 5,000 → 1,500.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #170 | December 23, 2020 | 5,000 | 468 |
| #169 | December 9, 2020 | 5,000 | 469 |
| #168 | November 25, 2020 | 5,000 | 469 |
| #167 | November 18, 2020 | 5,000 | 472 |
| #166 | November 5, 2020 | 4,500 | 478 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #226?+
557. IRCC invited 1,500 candidates in this No Program Specified round on July 6, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 557.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #226?+
November 13, 2021 at 02:20:46 UTC. Candidates with exactly 557 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #226?+
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.