Express Entry draw #243
No Program Specified round held on March 15, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #243 was a No Program Specified round held on March 15, 2023. IRCC issued 7,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 490, unchanged from the previous General draw (#238).
CRS cut-off
490
0 vs previous General draw (#238)
Invitations
7,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #243 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 15, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 7,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 490 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 16, 2023 10:33:06 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 490, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 16, 2023 10:33:06 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 784 | |
| 501-600 | 3,216 | |
| 451-500 | 65,826 | |
| 491-500 | 2,603 | |
| 481-490 | 12,183 | |
| 471-480 | 20,833 | |
| 461-470 | 16,836 | |
| 451-460 | 13,371 | |
| 401-450 | 61,240 | |
| 441-450 | 12,672 | |
| 431-440 | 13,334 | |
| 421-430 | 10,697 | |
| 411-420 | 11,833 | |
| 401-410 | 12,704 | |
| 351-400 | 71,292 | |
| 301-350 | 37,113 | |
| 0-300 | 5,650 | |
| Total | 245,121 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 490 was the 8th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#238, January 18, 2023): cut-off unchanged, invitations 5,500 → 7,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 1, 2023 and March 15, 2023, the pool changed by +1,747 profiles overall and +1,265 profiles above 500 points.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #238 | January 18, 2023 | 5,500 | 490 |
| #237 | January 11, 2023 | 5,500 | 507 |
| #236 | November 23, 2022 | 4,750 | 491 |
| #235 | November 9, 2022 | 4,750 | 494 |
| #234 | October 26, 2022 | 4,750 | 496 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #243?+
490. IRCC invited 7,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 15, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 490.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #243?+
February 16, 2023 10:33:06 UTC. Candidates with exactly 490 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #243?+
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.