Express Entry draw #240
Federal Skilled Worker round held on February 2, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #240 was a Federal Skilled Worker round held on February 2, 2023. IRCC issued 3,300 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 489.
CRS cut-off
489
Invitations
3,300
Draw type
FSW
| Round | #240 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2, 2023 |
| Round type | Federal Skilled Worker |
| Invitations issued | 3,300 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 489 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 29, 2022, at 16:09:00 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 489, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 29, 2022, at 16:09:00 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
- 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: #239 PNP (733).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #240?+
489. IRCC invited 3,300 candidates in this Federal Skilled Worker round on February 2, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 489.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #240?+
March 29, 2022, at 16:09:00 UTC. Candidates with exactly 489 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #240?+
Only candidates eligible for the FSW round type. Program-specific rounds for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.