Express Entry draw #78
No Program Specified round held on November 15, 2017.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #78 was a No Program Specified round held on November 15, 2017. IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 439, 19 points lower than the previous General draw (#77).
CRS cut-off
439
-19 vs previous General draw (#77)
Invitations
2,750
Draw type
General
| Round | #78 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 15, 2017 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 2,750 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 439 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 19, 2017 at 12:02:28 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 439, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 19, 2017 at 12:02:28 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 439 was the 14th lowest of 26 General draws in 2017 (average 438).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#77, November 8, 2017): cut-off -19, invitations 2,000 → 2,750.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #77 | November 8, 2017 | 2,000 | 458 |
| #74 | October 18, 2017 | 2,757 | 436 |
| #73 | October 4, 2017 | 2,801 | 438 |
| #72 | September 20, 2017 | 2,871 | 433 |
| #71 | September 6, 2017 | 2,772 | 435 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #78?+
439. IRCC invited 2,750 candidates in this No Program Specified round on November 15, 2017; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 439.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #78?+
October 19, 2017 at 12:02:28 UTC. Candidates with exactly 439 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #78?+
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.