Express Entry draw #321
Trade occupations (Version 1) round held on October 23, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #321 was a Trade occupations (Version 1) round held on October 23, 2024. IRCC issued 1,800 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 433, 3 points lower than the previous Trades draw (#300).
CRS cut-off
433
-3 vs previous Trades draw (#300)
Invitations
1,800
Draw type
Trades
| Round | #321 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 23, 2024 |
| Round type | Trade occupations (Version 1) |
| Invitations issued | 1,800 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 433 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 12, 2024 at 14:30:36 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 433, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 12, 2024 at 14:30:36 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
- Compared with the previous Trades draw (#300, July 4, 2024): cut-off -3, invitations 1,800 → 1,800.
- 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: #320 CEC (539), #319 PNP (791).
Previous Trades draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #300 | July 4, 2024 | 1,800 | 436 |
| #276 | December 19, 2023 | 1,000 | 425 |
| #261 | August 3, 2023 | 1,500 | 388 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #321?+
433. IRCC invited 1,800 candidates in this Trade occupations (Version 1) round on October 23, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 433.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #321?+
March 12, 2024 at 14:30:36 UTC. Candidates with exactly 433 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #321?+
Only candidates eligible for the Trades round type. Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying experience in eligible trade occupations (separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds).
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.