Express Entry draw #53
No Program Specified round held on January 25, 2017.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #53 was a No Program Specified round held on January 25, 2017. IRCC issued 3,508 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 453, 6 points lower than the previous General draw (#52).
CRS cut-off
453
-6 vs previous General draw (#52)
Invitations
3,508
Draw type
General
| Round | #53 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 2017 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,508 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 453 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 453 was the 23rd lowest of 26 General draws in 2017 (average 438).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#52, January 11, 2017): cut-off -6, invitations 3,334 → 3,508.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #52 | January 11, 2017 | 3,334 | 459 |
| #51 | January 4, 2017 | 2,902 | 468 |
| #50 | December 22, 2016 | 2,878 | 475 |
| #49 | December 16, 2016 | 1,936 | 497 |
| #47 | November 16, 2016 | 2,427 | 470 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #53?+
453. IRCC invited 3,508 candidates in this No Program Specified round on January 25, 2017; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 453.
Who could be invited in draw #53?+
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.