Express Entry draw #257
No Program Specified round held on July 11, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #257 was a No Program Specified round held on July 11, 2023. IRCC issued 800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 505, 6 points lower than the previous General draw (#253).
CRS cut-off
505
-6 vs previous General draw (#253)
Invitations
800
Draw type
General
| Round | #257 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 11, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 505 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 01, 2022 at 06:13:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 505, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 01, 2022 at 06:13:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 11, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 276 | |
| 501-600 | 619 | |
| 451-500 | 51,689 | |
| 491-500 | 834 | |
| 481-490 | 4,686 | |
| 471-480 | 19,234 | |
| 461-470 | 14,827 | |
| 451-460 | 12,108 | |
| 401-450 | 55,570 | |
| 441-450 | 11,164 | |
| 431-440 | 12,162 | |
| 421-430 | 9,896 | |
| 411-420 | 10,775 | |
| 401-410 | 11,573 | |
| 351-400 | 63,039 | |
| 301-350 | 32,771 | |
| 0-300 | 5,299 | |
| Total | 209,263 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 505 was the 13th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#253, July 4, 2023): cut-off -6, invitations 700 → 800.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 4, 2023 and July 11, 2023, the pool changed by -5,266 profiles overall and -184 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #258 French (375), #256 French (439).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #253 | July 4, 2023 | 700 | 511 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #257?+
505. IRCC invited 800 candidates in this No Program Specified round on July 11, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 505.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #257?+
October 01, 2022 at 06:13:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 505 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #257?+
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.