Express Entry draw #56
No Program Specified round held on March 1, 2017.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #56 was a No Program Specified round held on March 1, 2017. IRCC issued 3,884 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 434, 7 points lower than the previous General draw (#55).
CRS cut-off
434
-7 vs previous General draw (#55)
Invitations
3,884
Draw type
General
| Round | #56 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 1, 2017 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,884 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 434 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 434 was the 10th lowest of 26 General draws in 2017 (average 438).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#55, February 22, 2017): cut-off -7, invitations 3,611 → 3,884.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | February 22, 2017 | 3,611 | 441 |
| #54 | February 8, 2017 | 3,644 | 447 |
| #53 | January 25, 2017 | 3,508 | 453 |
| #52 | January 11, 2017 | 3,334 | 459 |
| #51 | January 4, 2017 | 2,902 | 468 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #56?+
434. IRCC invited 3,884 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 1, 2017; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 434.
Who could be invited in draw #56?+
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.