Express Entry draw #5
No Program Specified round held on March 20, 2015.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #5 was a No Program Specified round held on March 20, 2015. IRCC issued 1,620 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 481, 254 points lower than the previous General draw (#4).
CRS cut-off
481
-254 vs previous General draw (#4)
Invitations
1,620
Draw type
General
| Round | #5 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 20, 2015 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 1,620 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 481 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 481 was the 15th lowest of 22 General draws in 2015 (average 526).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#4, February 27, 2015): cut-off -254, invitations 1,187 → 1,620.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | February 27, 2015 | 1,187 | 735 |
| #2 | February 7, 2015 | 779 | 818 |
| #1 | January 31, 2015 | 779 | 886 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #5?+
481. IRCC invited 1,620 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 20, 2015; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 481.
Who could be invited in draw #5?+
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.