Express Entry draw #79
No Program Specified round held on December 6, 2017.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #79 was a No Program Specified round held on December 6, 2017. IRCC issued 2,750 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 452, 13 points higher than the previous General draw (#78).
CRS cut-off
452
+13 vs previous General draw (#78)
Invitations
2,750
Draw type
General
| Round | #79 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 6, 2017 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 2,750 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 452 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 16, 2017 at 04:20:20 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 452, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 16, 2017 at 04:20:20 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 452 was the 22nd lowest of 26 General draws in 2017 (average 438).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#78, November 15, 2017): cut-off +13, invitations 2,750 → 2,750.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #78 | November 15, 2017 | 2,750 | 439 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #79?+
452. IRCC invited 2,750 candidates in this No Program Specified round on December 6, 2017; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 452.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #79?+
November 16, 2017 at 04:20:20 UTC. Candidates with exactly 452 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #79?+
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.