Express Entry draw #253
No Program Specified round held on July 4, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #253 was a No Program Specified round held on July 4, 2023. IRCC issued 700 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 511, 25 points higher than the previous General draw (#251).
CRS cut-off
511
+25 vs previous General draw (#251)
Invitations
700
Draw type
General
| Round | #253 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 4, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 700 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 511 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 01, 2023 09:31:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 511, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 01, 2023 09:31:32 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 4, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 353 | |
| 501-600 | 726 | |
| 451-500 | 54,732 | |
| 491-500 | 831 | |
| 481-490 | 4,719 | |
| 471-480 | 20,475 | |
| 461-470 | 16,023 | |
| 451-460 | 12,684 | |
| 401-450 | 56,673 | |
| 441-450 | 11,740 | |
| 431-440 | 12,309 | |
| 421-430 | 10,008 | |
| 411-420 | 10,873 | |
| 401-410 | 11,743 | |
| 351-400 | 63,679 | |
| 301-350 | 33,051 | |
| 0-300 | 5,315 | |
| Total | 214,529 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 511 was the 15th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#251, June 27, 2023): cut-off +25, invitations 4,300 → 700.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 28, 2023 and July 4, 2023, the pool changed by -5,474 profiles overall and -1,433 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #256 French (439), #255 Healthcare (463), #254 STEM (486).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #251 | June 27, 2023 | 4,300 | 486 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #253?+
511. IRCC invited 700 candidates in this No Program Specified round on July 4, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 511.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #253?+
July 01, 2023 09:31:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 511 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #253?+
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.