Express Entry draw #269
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 24, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #269 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 24, 2023. IRCC issued 1,548 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 776, 85 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#248).
CRS cut-off
776
+85 vs previous PNP draw (#248)
Invitations
1,548
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #269 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24, 2023 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,548 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 776 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 07, 2023 at 07:28:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 776, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 07, 2023 at 07:28:57 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 23, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,536 | |
| 501-600 | 1,307 | |
| 451-500 | 60,587 | |
| 491-500 | 4,853 | |
| 481-490 | 9,514 | |
| 471-480 | 18,836 | |
| 461-470 | 15,063 | |
| 451-460 | 12,321 | |
| 401-450 | 54,565 | |
| 441-450 | 11,256 | |
| 431-440 | 11,705 | |
| 421-430 | 9,926 | |
| 411-420 | 10,525 | |
| 401-410 | 11,153 | |
| 351-400 | 60,378 | |
| 301-350 | 31,189 | |
| 0-300 | 5,311 | |
| Total | 214,873 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 776 was the 4th lowest of 5 PNP draws in 2023 (average 748).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#248, May 10, 2023): cut-off +85, invitations 589 → 1,548.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 10, 2023 and October 23, 2023, the pool changed by +1,281 profiles overall and -604 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #271 Healthcare (431), #270 French (486).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #248 | May 10, 2023 | 589 | 691 |
| #242 | March 1, 2023 | 667 | 748 |
| #241 | February 15, 2023 | 699 | 791 |
| #239 | February 1, 2023 | 893 | 733 |
| #225 | June 22, 2022 | 636 | 752 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #269?+
776. IRCC invited 1,548 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 24, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 776.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #269?+
July 07, 2023 at 07:28:57 UTC. Candidates with exactly 776 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #269?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.