Express Entry draw #297
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 31, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #297 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 31, 2024. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 522, 60 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#204).
CRS cut-off
522
+60 vs previous CEC draw (#204)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #297 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 522 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 522, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 29, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 2,918 | |
| 501-600 | 14,211 | |
| 451-500 | 63,353 | |
| 491-500 | 8,855 | |
| 481-490 | 12,120 | |
| 471-480 | 16,805 | |
| 461-470 | 13,828 | |
| 451-460 | 11,745 | |
| 401-450 | 54,078 | |
| 441-450 | 11,022 | |
| 431-440 | 11,023 | |
| 421-430 | 9,977 | |
| 411-420 | 10,900 | |
| 401-410 | 11,156 | |
| 351-400 | 57,028 | |
| 301-350 | 27,210 | |
| 0-300 | 5,606 | |
| Total | 224,404 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 522 was the 6th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2024 (average 524).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#204, September 14, 2021): cut-off +60, invitations 2,000 → 3,000.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 23, 2024 and May 29, 2024, the pool changed by +9,707 profiles overall and +5,447 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #296 PNP (676).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #204 | September 14, 2021 | 2,000 | 462 |
| #202 | August 19, 2021 | 3,000 | 403 |
| #200 | August 5, 2021 | 3,000 | 404 |
| #198 | July 22, 2021 | 4,500 | 357 |
| #196 | July 8, 2021 | 4,500 | 369 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #297?+
522. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 31, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 522.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #297?+
March 19, 2024 at 18:58:58 UTC. Candidates with exactly 522 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #297?+
Only candidates eligible for the CEC round type. Program-specific rounds open only to candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class — people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.