Express Entry draw #239
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 1, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #239 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 1, 2023. IRCC issued 893 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 733, 19 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#225).
CRS cut-off
733
-19 vs previous PNP draw (#225)
Invitations
893
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #239 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 1, 2023 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 893 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 733 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 09, 2022, at 10:49:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 733, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 09, 2022, at 10:49:57 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 1, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 937 | |
| 501-600 | 1,553 | |
| 451-500 | 64,382 | |
| 491-500 | 1,353 | |
| 481-490 | 12,360 | |
| 471-480 | 20,467 | |
| 461-470 | 16,991 | |
| 451-460 | 13,211 | |
| 401-450 | 59,921 | |
| 441-450 | 12,481 | |
| 431-440 | 13,086 | |
| 421-430 | 10,289 | |
| 411-420 | 11,548 | |
| 401-410 | 12,517 | |
| 351-400 | 70,484 | |
| 301-350 | 36,636 | |
| 0-300 | 5,502 | |
| Total | 239,415 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 733 was the 2nd lowest of 5 PNP draws in 2023 (average 748).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#225, June 22, 2022): cut-off -19, invitations 636 → 893.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 18, 2023 and February 1, 2023, the pool changed by -598 profiles overall and -42 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #240 FSW (489).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #225 | June 22, 2022 | 636 | 752 |
| #224 | June 8, 2022 | 932 | 796 |
| #223 | May 25, 2022 | 590 | 741 |
| #222 | May 11, 2022 | 545 | 753 |
| #221 | April 27, 2022 | 829 | 772 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #239?+
733. IRCC invited 893 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 1, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 733.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #239?+
December 09, 2022, at 10:49:57 UTC. Candidates with exactly 733 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #239?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.