Express Entry draw #227
No Program Specified round held on July 20, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #227 was a No Program Specified round held on July 20, 2022. IRCC issued 1,750 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 542, 15 points lower than the previous General draw (#226).
CRS cut-off
542
-15 vs previous General draw (#226)
Invitations
1,750
Draw type
General
| Round | #227 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 20, 2022 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,750 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 542 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 30, 2021 at 15:29:35 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 542, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 30, 2021 at 15:29:35 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 542 was the 10th lowest of 11 General draws in 2022 (average 515).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#226, July 6, 2022): cut-off -15, invitations 1,500 → 1,750.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #226 | July 6, 2022 | 1,500 | 557 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #227?+
542. IRCC invited 1,750 candidates in this No Program Specified round on July 20, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 542.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #227?+
December 30, 2021 at 15:29:35 UTC. Candidates with exactly 542 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #227?+
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.