Express Entry draw #28
No Program Specified round held on February 24, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #28 was a No Program Specified round held on February 24, 2016. IRCC issued 1,484 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 453, 6 points lower than the previous General draw (#27).
CRS cut-off
453
-6 vs previous General draw (#27)
Invitations
1,484
Draw type
General
| Round | #28 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 24, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,484 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 453 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 453 was the lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#27, February 10, 2016): cut-off -6, invitations 1,505 → 1,484.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | February 10, 2016 | 1,505 | 459 |
| #26 | January 27, 2016 | 1,468 | 457 |
| #25 | January 13, 2016 | 1,518 | 453 |
| #24 | January 6, 2016 | 1,463 | 461 |
| #23 | December 18, 2015 | 1,503 | 460 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #28?+
453. IRCC invited 1,484 candidates in this No Program Specified round on February 24, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 453.
Who could be invited in draw #28?+
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.