Express Entry draw #259
No Program Specified round held on August 1, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #259 was a No Program Specified round held on August 1, 2023. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 517, 12 points higher than the previous General draw (#257).
CRS cut-off
517
+12 vs previous General draw (#257)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #259 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 1, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 517 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 517, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 1, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,308 | |
| 501-600 | 2,019 | |
| 451-500 | 55,295 | |
| 491-500 | 2,286 | |
| 481-490 | 6,236 | |
| 471-480 | 19,398 | |
| 461-470 | 15,100 | |
| 451-460 | 12,275 | |
| 401-450 | 54,173 | |
| 441-450 | 11,293 | |
| 431-440 | 11,721 | |
| 421-430 | 9,618 | |
| 411-420 | 10,369 | |
| 401-410 | 11,172 | |
| 351-400 | 61,438 | |
| 301-350 | 32,077 | |
| 0-300 | 5,219 | |
| Total | 211,529 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 517 was the 16th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#257, July 11, 2023): cut-off +12, invitations 800 → 2,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 11, 2023 and August 1, 2023, the pool changed by +2,266 profiles overall and +2,432 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #261 Trades (388), #260 French (435).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #257 | July 11, 2023 | 800 | 505 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #259?+
517. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on August 1, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 517.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #259?+
June 30, 2023 at 11:45:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 517 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #259?+
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.