Express Entry draw #294
General round held on April 23, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #294 was a General round held on April 23, 2024. IRCC issued 2,095 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 529, 20 points lower than the previous General draw (#292).
CRS cut-off
529
-20 vs previous General draw (#292)
Invitations
2,095
Draw type
General
| Round | #294 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23, 2024 |
| Round type | General |
| Invitations issued | 2,095 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 529 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 529, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 23, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,057 | |
| 501-600 | 10,625 | |
| 451-500 | 60,933 | |
| 491-500 | 7,520 | |
| 481-490 | 11,495 | |
| 471-480 | 16,928 | |
| 461-470 | 13,558 | |
| 451-460 | 11,432 | |
| 401-450 | 52,475 | |
| 441-450 | 10,646 | |
| 431-440 | 10,645 | |
| 421-430 | 9,645 | |
| 411-420 | 10,740 | |
| 401-410 | 10,799 | |
| 351-400 | 56,383 | |
| 301-350 | 27,740 | |
| 0-300 | 5,484 | |
| Total | 214,697 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 529 was the 3rd lowest of 9 General draws in 2024 (average 536).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#292, April 10, 2024): cut-off -20, invitations 1,280 → 2,095.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 9, 2024 and April 23, 2024, the pool changed by -1,470 profiles overall and -1,462 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #295 French (410).
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #292 | April 10, 2024 | 1,280 | 549 |
| #290 | March 25, 2024 | 1,980 | 524 |
| #288 | March 12, 2024 | 2,850 | 525 |
| #286 | February 28, 2024 | 1,470 | 534 |
| #283 | February 13, 2024 | 1,490 | 535 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #294?+
529. IRCC invited 2,095 candidates in this General round on April 23, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 529.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #294?+
November 08, 2023 at 17:50:29 UTC. Candidates with exactly 529 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #294?+
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.