Express Entry draw #40
No Program Specified round held on August 10, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #40 was a No Program Specified round held on August 10, 2016. IRCC issued 754 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 490, 2 points higher than the previous General draw (#39).
CRS cut-off
490
+2 vs previous General draw (#39)
Invitations
754
Draw type
General
| Round | #40 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 10, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 754 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 490 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 490 was the 22nd lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#39, July 27, 2016): cut-off +2, invitations 755 → 754.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | July 27, 2016 | 755 | 488 |
| #38 | July 13, 2016 | 747 | 482 |
| #37 | June 29, 2016 | 773 | 482 |
| #36 | June 15, 2016 | 752 | 488 |
| #35 | June 1, 2016 | 762 | 483 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #40?+
490. IRCC invited 754 candidates in this No Program Specified round on August 10, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 490.
Who could be invited in draw #40?+
Only candidates eligible for the General round type. Rounds open to candidates from all Express Entry programs. IRCC labelled these "No Program Specified" until 2022 and "General" afterwards.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.