Express Entry draw #316
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 7, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #316 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 7, 2024. IRCC issued 1,613 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 743, 11 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#313).
CRS cut-off
743
+11 vs previous PNP draw (#313)
Invitations
1,613
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #316 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 7, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,613 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 743 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 743, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 7, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,656 | |
| 501-600 | 11,800 | |
| 451-500 | 62,853 | |
| 491-500 | 11,815 | |
| 481-490 | 12,236 | |
| 471-480 | 14,729 | |
| 461-470 | 12,818 | |
| 451-460 | 11,255 | |
| 401-450 | 54,313 | |
| 441-450 | 10,845 | |
| 431-440 | 11,804 | |
| 421-430 | 10,340 | |
| 411-420 | 10,707 | |
| 401-410 | 10,617 | |
| 351-400 | 50,741 | |
| 301-350 | 23,155 | |
| 0-300 | 5,374 | |
| Total | 209,892 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 743 was the 11th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#313, September 9, 2024): cut-off +11, invitations 911 → 1,613.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 19, 2024 and October 7, 2024, the pool changed by +2,130 profiles overall and +940 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #318 French (444), #317 CEC (539).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #313 | September 9, 2024 | 911 | 732 |
| #311 | August 26, 2024 | 1,121 | 694 |
| #308 | August 13, 2024 | 763 | 690 |
| #306 | July 30, 2024 | 964 | 686 |
| #303 | July 16, 2024 | 1,391 | 670 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #316?+
743. IRCC invited 1,613 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 7, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 743.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #316?+
March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC. Candidates with exactly 743 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #316?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.