Express Entry draw #263
No Program Specified round held on September 19, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #263 was a No Program Specified round held on September 19, 2023. IRCC issued 3,200 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 531, 35 points higher than the previous General draw (#262).
CRS cut-off
531
+35 vs previous General draw (#262)
Invitations
3,200
Draw type
General
| Round | #263 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 19, 2023 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,200 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 531 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 531, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 19, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 2,637 | |
| 501-600 | 3,091 | |
| 451-500 | 58,838 | |
| 491-500 | 3,596 | |
| 481-490 | 8,510 | |
| 471-480 | 19,326 | |
| 461-470 | 15,170 | |
| 451-460 | 12,236 | |
| 401-450 | 54,240 | |
| 441-450 | 11,331 | |
| 431-440 | 11,601 | |
| 421-430 | 9,813 | |
| 411-420 | 10,414 | |
| 401-410 | 11,081 | |
| 351-400 | 60,575 | |
| 301-350 | 31,418 | |
| 0-300 | 5,236 | |
| Total | 216,035 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 531 was the 17th lowest of 19 General draws in 2023 (average 503).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#262, August 15, 2023): cut-off +35, invitations 4,300 → 3,200.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 15, 2023 and September 19, 2023, the pool changed by +4,679 profiles overall and +2,572 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #264 Transport (435).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #262 | August 15, 2023 | 4,300 | 496 |
| #259 | August 1, 2023 | 2,000 | 517 |
| #257 | July 11, 2023 | 800 | 505 |
| #253 | July 4, 2023 | 700 | 511 |
| #251 | June 27, 2023 | 4,300 | 486 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #263?+
531. IRCC invited 3,200 candidates in this No Program Specified round on September 19, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 531.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #263?+
September 12, 2023 at 12:16:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 531 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #263?+
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.