Express Entry draw #328
Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 2, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #328 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 2, 2024. IRCC issued 676 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 705, 111 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#325).
CRS cut-off
705
-111 vs previous PNP draw (#325)
Invitations
676
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #328 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 2, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 676 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 705 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 705, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 1, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 738 | |
| 501-600 | 18,673 | |
| 451-500 | 62,985 | |
| 491-500 | 12,316 | |
| 481-490 | 11,905 | |
| 471-480 | 14,371 | |
| 461-470 | 12,521 | |
| 451-460 | 11,872 | |
| 401-450 | 57,590 | |
| 441-450 | 11,219 | |
| 431-440 | 12,313 | |
| 421-430 | 11,217 | |
| 411-420 | 11,602 | |
| 401-410 | 11,239 | |
| 351-400 | 50,609 | |
| 301-350 | 22,280 | |
| 0-300 | 5,615 | |
| Total | 218,490 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 705 was the 7th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#325, November 18, 2024): cut-off -111, invitations 174 → 676.
- Between the pool snapshots of November 18, 2024 and December 1, 2024, the pool changed by +323 profiles overall and +2,816 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #329 French (466).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #325 | November 18, 2024 | 174 | 816 |
| #322 | November 12, 2024 | 733 | 812 |
| #319 | October 21, 2024 | 648 | 791 |
| #316 | October 7, 2024 | 1,613 | 743 |
| #313 | September 9, 2024 | 911 | 732 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #328?+
705. IRCC invited 676 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on December 2, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 705.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #328?+
November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC. Candidates with exactly 705 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #328?+
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.