Express Entry draw #277
Transport occupations (Version 1) round held on December 20, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #277 was a Transport occupations (Version 1) round held on December 20, 2023. IRCC issued 670 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 435, unchanged from the previous Transport draw (#264).
CRS cut-off
435
0 vs previous Transport draw (#264)
Invitations
670
Draw type
Transport
| Round | #277 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 20, 2023 |
| Round type | Transport occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 670 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 435 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 30. 2023 at 17:30:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 435, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 30. 2023 at 17:30:21 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 17, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,011 | |
| 501-600 | 4,433 | |
| 451-500 | 56,223 | |
| 491-500 | 5,140 | |
| 481-490 | 8,041 | |
| 471-480 | 17,221 | |
| 461-470 | 14,219 | |
| 451-460 | 11,602 | |
| 401-450 | 53,698 | |
| 441-450 | 10,946 | |
| 431-440 | 11,144 | |
| 421-430 | 10,055 | |
| 411-420 | 10,606 | |
| 401-410 | 10,947 | |
| 351-400 | 58,033 | |
| 301-350 | 29,955 | |
| 0-300 | 5,285 | |
| Total | 208,638 |
How this round compares
- Compared with the previous Transport draw (#264, September 20, 2023): cut-off unchanged, invitations 1,000 → 670.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 5, 2023 and December 17, 2023, the pool changed by -8,732 profiles overall and -4,538 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #278 Agriculture (386), #276 Trades (425), #275 General (542).
Previous Transport draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #264 | September 20, 2023 | 1,000 | 435 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #277?+
435. IRCC invited 670 candidates in this Transport occupations (Version 1) round on December 20, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 435.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #277?+
August 30. 2023 at 17:30:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 435 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #277?+
Only candidates eligible for the Transport round type. Category-based rounds for eligible transport occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.