Express Entry draw #45
No Program Specified round held on October 19, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #45 was a No Program Specified round held on October 19, 2016. IRCC issued 1,804 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 475, 9 points lower than the previous General draw (#44).
CRS cut-off
475
-9 vs previous General draw (#44)
Invitations
1,804
Draw type
General
| Round | #45 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 19, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,804 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 475 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 475 was the 13th lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#44, October 12, 2016): cut-off -9, invitations 1,518 → 1,804.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | October 12, 2016 | 1,518 | 484 |
| #43 | September 21, 2016 | 1,288 | 483 |
| #42 | September 7, 2016 | 1,000 | 491 |
| #41 | August 24, 2016 | 750 | 538 |
| #40 | August 10, 2016 | 754 | 490 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #45?+
475. IRCC invited 1,804 candidates in this No Program Specified round on October 19, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 475.
Who could be invited in draw #45?+
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.