Express Entry draw #261
Trade occupations (Version 1) round held on August 3, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #261 was a Trade occupations (Version 1) round held on August 3, 2023. IRCC issued 1,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 388.
CRS cut-off
388
Invitations
1,500
Draw type
Trades
| Round | #261 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 3, 2023 |
| Round type | Trade occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 388 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 388, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 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
- 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: #260 French (435), #259 General (517).
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #261?+
388. IRCC invited 1,500 candidates in this Trade occupations (Version 1) round on August 3, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 388.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #261?+
June 07, 2023 at 07:03:08 UTC. Candidates with exactly 388 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #261?+
Only candidates eligible for the Trades round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying experience in eligible trade occupations (separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.