Express Entry draw #289
Transport occupations (Version 1) round held on March 13, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #289 was a Transport occupations (Version 1) round held on March 13, 2024. IRCC issued 975 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 430, 5 points lower than the previous Transport draw (#277).
CRS cut-off
430
-5 vs previous Transport draw (#277)
Invitations
975
Draw type
Transport
| Round | #289 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 13, 2024 |
| Round type | Transport occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 975 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 430 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 430, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 11, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 987 | |
| 501-600 | 10,573 | |
| 451-500 | 60,108 | |
| 491-500 | 8,065 | |
| 481-490 | 10,499 | |
| 471-480 | 17,083 | |
| 461-470 | 13,275 | |
| 451-460 | 11,186 | |
| 401-450 | 50,569 | |
| 441-450 | 10,174 | |
| 431-440 | 10,410 | |
| 421-430 | 9,186 | |
| 411-420 | 10,414 | |
| 401-410 | 10,385 | |
| 351-400 | 55,099 | |
| 301-350 | 28,536 | |
| 0-300 | 5,348 | |
| Total | 211,220 |
How this round compares
- Compared with the previous Transport draw (#277, December 20, 2023): cut-off -5, invitations 670 → 975.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 27, 2024 and March 11, 2024, the pool changed by -267 profiles overall and +1,028 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #288 General (525).
Previous Transport draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #277 | December 20, 2023 | 670 | 435 |
| #264 | September 20, 2023 | 1,000 | 435 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #289?+
430. IRCC invited 975 candidates in this Transport occupations (Version 1) round on March 13, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 430.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #289?+
July 31, 2023 at 13:27:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 430 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #289?+
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.