Express Entry draw #86
No Program Specified round held on March 26, 2018.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #86 was a No Program Specified round held on March 26, 2018. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 446, 10 points lower than the previous General draw (#85).
CRS cut-off
446
-10 vs previous General draw (#85)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
General
| Round | #86 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 26, 2018 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 446 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 23, 2018 at 08:06:19 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 446, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 23, 2018 at 08:06:19 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 446 was the 21st lowest of 25 General draws in 2018 (average 443).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#85, March 14, 2018): cut-off -10, invitations 3,000 → 3,000.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #85 | March 14, 2018 | 3,000 | 456 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #86?+
446. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this No Program Specified round on March 26, 2018; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 446.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #86?+
February 23, 2018 at 08:06:19 UTC. Candidates with exactly 446 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #86?+
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.