Express Entry draw #29
No Program Specified round held on March 9, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #29 was a No Program Specified round held on March 9, 2016. IRCC issued 1,013 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 473, 20 points higher than the previous General draw (#28).
CRS cut-off
473
+20 vs previous General draw (#28)
Invitations
1,013
Draw type
General
| Round | #29 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 9, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,013 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 473 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 473 was the 11th lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#28, February 24, 2016): cut-off +20, invitations 1,484 → 1,013.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | February 24, 2016 | 1,484 | 453 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #29?+
473. IRCC invited 1,013 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 9, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 473.
Who could be invited in draw #29?+
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.