Express Entry draw #85
No Program Specified round held on March 14, 2018.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #85 was a No Program Specified round held on March 14, 2018. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 456, 14 points higher than the previous General draw (#84).
CRS cut-off
456
+14 vs previous General draw (#84)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #85 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 14, 2018 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 456 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 3, 2018 at 02:12:11 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 456, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 3, 2018 at 02:12:11 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 456 was the highest of 25 General draws in 2018 (average 443).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#84, February 21, 2018): cut-off +14, invitations 3,000 → 3,000.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #84 | February 21, 2018 | 3,000 | 442 |
| #83 | February 7, 2018 | 3,000 | 442 |
| #82 | January 24, 2018 | 2,750 | 444 |
| #81 | January 10, 2018 | 2,750 | 446 |
| #80 | December 20, 2017 | 2,750 | 446 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #85?+
456. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 14, 2018; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 456.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #85?+
March 3, 2018 at 02:12:11 UTC. Candidates with exactly 456 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #85?+
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.