Express Entry draw #88
No Program Specified round held on April 25, 2018.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #88 was a No Program Specified round held on April 25, 2018. IRCC issued 3,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 441, 3 points lower than the previous General draw (#87).
CRS cut-off
441
-3 vs previous General draw (#87)
Invitations
3,500
Draw type
General
| Round | #88 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 25, 2018 |
| Round type | No Program Specified |
| Invitations issued | 3,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 441 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 8, 2017 at 10:25:33 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 441, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 8, 2017 at 10:25:33 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 441 was the 10th lowest of 25 General draws in 2018 (average 443).
- Compared with the previous General draw (#87, April 11, 2018): cut-off -3, invitations 3,500 → 3,500.
Previous General draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #87 | April 11, 2018 | 3,500 | 444 |
| #86 | March 26, 2018 | 3,000 | 446 |
| #85 | March 14, 2018 | 3,000 | 456 |
| #84 | February 21, 2018 | 3,000 | 442 |
| #83 | February 7, 2018 | 3,000 | 442 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #88?+
441. IRCC invited 3,500 candidates in this No Program Specified round on April 25, 2018; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 441.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #88?+
December 8, 2017 at 10:25:33 UTC. Candidates with exactly 441 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #88?+
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.