Express Entry draw #330
Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 16, 2024.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #330 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 16, 2024. IRCC issued 1,085 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 727, 22 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#328).
CRS cut-off
727
+22 vs previous PNP draw (#328)
Invitations
1,085
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #330 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 2024 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,085 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 727 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 18, 2024 at 13:39:10 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 727, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 18, 2024 at 13:39:10 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 16, 2024. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,203 | |
| 501-600 | 19,885 | |
| 451-500 | 63,369 | |
| 491-500 | 12,355 | |
| 481-490 | 11,984 | |
| 471-480 | 14,379 | |
| 461-470 | 12,610 | |
| 451-460 | 12,041 | |
| 401-450 | 58,543 | |
| 441-450 | 11,456 | |
| 431-440 | 12,511 | |
| 421-430 | 11,400 | |
| 411-420 | 11,788 | |
| 401-410 | 11,388 | |
| 351-400 | 50,506 | |
| 301-350 | 22,183 | |
| 0-300 | 5,621 | |
| Total | 221,310 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 727 was the 8th lowest of 14 PNP draws in 2024 (average 725).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#328, December 2, 2024): cut-off +22, invitations 676 → 1,085.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 1, 2024 and December 16, 2024, the pool changed by +2,820 profiles overall and +1,677 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #328 | December 2, 2024 | 676 | 705 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #330?+
727. IRCC invited 1,085 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on December 16, 2024; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 727.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #330?+
September 18, 2024 at 13:39:10 UTC. Candidates with exactly 727 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #330?+
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.