Express Entry draw #285
Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) round held on February 16, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #285 was a Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) round held on February 16, 2024. IRCC issued 150 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 437, 51 points higher than the previous Agriculture draw (#278).
CRS cut-off
437
+51 vs previous Agriculture draw (#278)
Invitations
150
Draw type
Agriculture
| Round | #285 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16, 2024 |
| Round type | Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 150 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 437 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 437, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 11, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 587 | |
| 501-600 | 9,004 | |
| 451-500 | 60,043 | |
| 491-500 | 7,285 | |
| 481-490 | 10,016 | |
| 471-480 | 17,431 | |
| 461-470 | 13,750 | |
| 451-460 | 11,561 | |
| 401-450 | 51,356 | |
| 441-450 | 10,514 | |
| 431-440 | 10,752 | |
| 421-430 | 9,445 | |
| 411-420 | 10,283 | |
| 401-410 | 10,362 | |
| 351-400 | 55,850 | |
| 301-350 | 29,141 | |
| 0-300 | 5,292 | |
| Total | 211,273 |
How this round compares
- Compared with the previous Agriculture draw (#278, December 21, 2023): cut-off +51, invitations 400 → 150.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 30, 2024 and February 11, 2024, the pool changed by -4,453 profiles overall and +1,131 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #284 Healthcare (422), #283 General (535).
Previous Agriculture draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #278 | December 21, 2023 | 400 | 386 |
| #267 | September 28, 2023 | 600 | 354 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #285?+
437. IRCC invited 150 candidates in this Agriculture and agri-food occupations (Version 1) round on February 16, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 437.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #285?+
January 29, 2024 at 03:32:58 UTC. Candidates with exactly 437 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #285?+
Only candidates eligible for the Agriculture round type. Category-based rounds for eligible agriculture and agri-food occupations.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.