Express Entry draw #323
Canadian Experience Class round held on November 13, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #323 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on November 13, 2024. IRCC issued 400 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 547, 8 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#320).
CRS cut-off
547
+8 vs previous CEC draw (#320)
Invitations
400
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #323 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 13, 2024 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 400 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 547 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 10, 2024 at 03:58:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 547, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 10, 2024 at 03:58:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of November 12, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 120 | |
| 501-600 | 16,625 | |
| 451-500 | 64,425 | |
| 491-500 | 12,290 | |
| 481-490 | 12,382 | |
| 471-480 | 15,160 | |
| 461-470 | 13,062 | |
| 451-460 | 11,531 | |
| 401-450 | 56,597 | |
| 441-450 | 10,978 | |
| 431-440 | 12,107 | |
| 421-430 | 10,996 | |
| 411-420 | 11,359 | |
| 401-410 | 11,157 | |
| 351-400 | 51,355 | |
| 301-350 | 22,788 | |
| 0-300 | 5,590 | |
| Total | 217,500 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 547 was the highest of 10 CEC draws in 2024 (average 524).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#320, October 22, 2024): cut-off +8, invitations 400 → 400.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 11, 2024 and November 12, 2024, the pool changed by +765 profiles overall and -310 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #324 French (478), #322 PNP (812).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #320 | October 22, 2024 | 400 | 539 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #323?+
547. IRCC invited 400 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on November 13, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 547.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #323?+
April 10, 2024 at 03:58:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 547 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #323?+
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.