Express Entry draw #251
No Program Specified round held on June 27, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #251 was a No Program Specified round held on June 27, 2023. IRCC issued 4,300 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 486, unchanged from the previous General draw (#250).
CRS cut-off
486
0 vs previous General draw (#250)
Invitations
4,300
Draw type
General
| Round | #251 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 27, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 4,300 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 486 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 21, 2023 00:57:04 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 486, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 21, 2023 00:57:04 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of June 27, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,254 | |
| 501-600 | 1,258 | |
| 451-500 | 55,991 | |
| 491-500 | 1,040 | |
| 481-490 | 4,856 | |
| 471-480 | 20,980 | |
| 461-470 | 16,226 | |
| 451-460 | 12,889 | |
| 401-450 | 57,269 | |
| 441-450 | 11,893 | |
| 431-440 | 12,404 | |
| 421-430 | 10,077 | |
| 411-420 | 10,978 | |
| 401-410 | 11,917 | |
| 351-400 | 64,936 | |
| 301-350 | 33,866 | |
| 0-300 | 5,429 | |
| Total | 220,003 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 486 was the 4th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#250, June 8, 2023): cut-off unchanged, invitations 4,800 → 4,300.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 8, 2023 and June 27, 2023, the pool changed by -2,163 profiles overall and +652 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #252 Healthcare (476).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #250 | June 8, 2023 | 4,800 | 486 |
| #249 | May 24, 2023 | 4,800 | 488 |
| #247 | April 26, 2023 | 3,500 | 483 |
| #246 | April 12, 2023 | 3,500 | 486 |
| #245 | March 29, 2023 | 7,000 | 481 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #251?+
486. IRCC invited 4,300 candidates in this No Program Specified round on June 27, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 486.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #251?+
June 21, 2023 00:57:04 UTC. Candidates with exactly 486 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #251?+
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.