Express Entry draw #49
No Program Specified round held on December 16, 2016.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #49 was a No Program Specified round held on December 16, 2016. IRCC issued 1,936 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 497, 27 points higher than the previous General draw (#47).
CRS cut-off
497
+27 vs previous General draw (#47)
Invitations
1,936
Draw type
General
| Round | #49 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 2016 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,936 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 497 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 497 was the 24th lowest of 26 General draws in 2016 (average 480).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#47, November 16, 2016): cut-off +27, invitations 2,427 → 1,936.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | November 16, 2016 | 2,427 | 470 |
| #46 | November 2, 2016 | 2,080 | 472 |
| #45 | October 19, 2016 | 1,804 | 475 |
| #44 | October 12, 2016 | 1,518 | 484 |
| #43 | September 21, 2016 | 1,288 | 483 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #49?+
497. IRCC invited 1,936 candidates in this No Program Specified round on December 16, 2016; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 497.
Who could be invited in draw #49?+
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.