Express Entry draw #248
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 10, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #248 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 10, 2023. IRCC issued 589 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 691, 57 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#242).
CRS cut-off
691
-57 vs previous PNP draw (#242)
Invitations
589
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #248 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 589 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 691 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 08, 2023 at 16:42:17 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 691, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 08, 2023 at 16:42:17 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 10, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 535 | |
| 501-600 | 992 | |
| 451-500 | 55,439 | |
| 491-500 | 1,094 | |
| 481-490 | 3,050 | |
| 471-480 | 21,189 | |
| 461-470 | 16,740 | |
| 451-460 | 13,366 | |
| 401-450 | 59,827 | |
| 441-450 | 12,443 | |
| 431-440 | 12,921 | |
| 421-430 | 10,578 | |
| 411-420 | 11,527 | |
| 401-410 | 12,358 | |
| 351-400 | 67,883 | |
| 301-350 | 35,242 | |
| 0-300 | 5,470 | |
| Total | 225,388 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 691 was the lowest of 5 PNP draws in 2023 (average 748).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#242, March 1, 2023): cut-off -57, invitations 667 → 589.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 26, 2023 and May 10, 2023, the pool changed by -4,801 profiles overall and +39 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #242 | March 1, 2023 | 667 | 748 |
| #241 | February 15, 2023 | 699 | 791 |
| #239 | February 1, 2023 | 893 | 733 |
| #225 | June 22, 2022 | 636 | 752 |
| #224 | June 8, 2022 | 932 | 796 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #248?+
691. IRCC invited 589 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 10, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 691.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #248?+
March 08, 2023 at 16:42:17 UTC. Candidates with exactly 691 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #248?+
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.