Express Entry draw #271
Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round held on October 26, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #271 was a Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round held on October 26, 2023. IRCC issued 3,600 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 431, 32 points lower than the previous Healthcare draw (#255).
CRS cut-off
431
-32 vs previous Healthcare draw (#255)
Invitations
3,600
Draw type
Healthcare
| Round | #271 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 26, 2023 |
| Round type | Healthcare occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 3,600 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 431 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 24, 2023 at 19:47:51 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 431, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 24, 2023 at 19:47:51 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 431 was the lowest of 3 Healthcare draws in 2023 (average 457).
- Compared with the previous Healthcare draw (#255, July 6, 2023): cut-off -32, invitations 1,500 → 3,600.
- 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: #270 French (486), #269 PNP (776).
Previous Healthcare draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #255 | July 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
| #252 | June 28, 2023 | 500 | 476 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #271?+
431. IRCC invited 3,600 candidates in this Healthcare occupations (Version 1) round on October 26, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 431.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #271?+
May 24, 2023 at 19:47:51 UTC. Candidates with exactly 431 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #271?+
Only candidates eligible for the Healthcare round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying work experience in eligible healthcare and social services occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.