Express Entry draw #320
Canadian Experience Class round held on October 22, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #320 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on October 22, 2024. IRCC issued 400 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 539, unchanged from the previous CEC draw (#317).
CRS cut-off
539
0 vs previous CEC draw (#317)
Invitations
400
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #320 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 22, 2024 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 400 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 539 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 539, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 22, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 124 | |
| 501-600 | 13,430 | |
| 451-500 | 63,285 | |
| 491-500 | 11,925 | |
| 481-490 | 12,240 | |
| 471-480 | 14,914 | |
| 461-470 | 12,900 | |
| 451-460 | 11,306 | |
| 401-450 | 55,503 | |
| 441-450 | 10,931 | |
| 431-440 | 12,047 | |
| 421-430 | 10,583 | |
| 411-420 | 11,071 | |
| 401-410 | 10,871 | |
| 351-400 | 51,048 | |
| 301-350 | 22,928 | |
| 0-300 | 5,462 | |
| Total | 211,780 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 539 was the 8th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2024 (average 524).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#317, October 9, 2024): cut-off unchanged, invitations 500 → 400.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 21, 2024 and October 22, 2024, the pool changed by -7 profiles overall and -360 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #321 Trades (433), #319 PNP (791).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #317 | October 9, 2024 | 500 | 539 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #320?+
539. IRCC invited 400 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on October 22, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 539.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #320?+
October 19, 2024 at 21:53:18 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 #320?+
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.