Express Entry draw #42
No Program Specified round held on September 7, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #42 was a No Program Specified round held on September 7, 2016. IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 491, 47 points lower than the previous General draw (#41).
CRS cut-off
491
-47 vs previous General draw (#41)
Invitations
1,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #42 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 7, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 491 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 491 was the 23rd lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#41, August 24, 2016): cut-off -47, invitations 750 → 1,000.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | August 24, 2016 | 750 | 538 |
| #40 | August 10, 2016 | 754 | 490 |
| #39 | July 27, 2016 | 755 | 488 |
| #38 | July 13, 2016 | 747 | 482 |
| #37 | June 29, 2016 | 773 | 482 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #42?+
491. IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on September 7, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 491.
Who could be invited in draw #42?+
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.