Express Entry draw #26
No Program Specified round held on January 27, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #26 was a No Program Specified round held on January 27, 2016. IRCC issued 1,468 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 457, 4 points higher than the previous General draw (#25).
CRS cut-off
457
+4 vs previous General draw (#25)
Invitations
1,468
Draw type
General
| Round | #26 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 27, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,468 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 457 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 457 was the 3rd lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#25, January 13, 2016): cut-off +4, invitations 1,518 → 1,468.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | January 13, 2016 | 1,518 | 453 |
| #24 | January 6, 2016 | 1,463 | 461 |
| #23 | December 18, 2015 | 1,503 | 460 |
| #22 | December 4, 2015 | 1,451 | 461 |
| #21 | November 27, 2015 | 1,559 | 472 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #26?+
457. IRCC invited 1,468 candidates in this No Program Specified round on January 27, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 457.
Who could be invited in draw #26?+
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.