Express Entry draw #317
Canadian Experience Class round held on October 9, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #317 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on October 9, 2024. IRCC issued 500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 539, 30 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#315).
CRS cut-off
539
+30 vs previous CEC draw (#315)
Invitations
500
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #317 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 9, 2024 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 539 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 539, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 9, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 216 | |
| 501-600 | 12,312 | |
| 451-500 | 63,026 | |
| 491-500 | 11,840 | |
| 481-490 | 12,282 | |
| 471-480 | 14,794 | |
| 461-470 | 12,829 | |
| 451-460 | 11,281 | |
| 401-450 | 54,542 | |
| 441-450 | 10,903 | |
| 431-440 | 11,876 | |
| 421-430 | 10,361 | |
| 411-420 | 10,733 | |
| 401-410 | 10,669 | |
| 351-400 | 50,737 | |
| 301-350 | 23,082 | |
| 0-300 | 5,402 | |
| Total | 209,317 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 539 was the 9th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2024 (average 524).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#315, September 19, 2024): cut-off +30, invitations 4,000 → 500.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 7, 2024 and October 9, 2024, the pool changed by -575 profiles overall and -928 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #318 French (444), #316 PNP (743).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #315 | September 19, 2024 | 4,000 | 509 |
| #312 | August 27, 2024 | 3,300 | 507 |
| #309 | August 14, 2024 | 3,200 | 509 |
| #307 | July 31, 2024 | 5,000 | 510 |
| #304 | July 17, 2024 | 6,300 | 515 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #317?+
539. IRCC invited 500 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on October 9, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 539.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #317?+
February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 539 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #317?+
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.