Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) draws
Program-specific rounds for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Quick answer
The latest FSW draw was round #240 on February 2, 2023, with 3,300 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 489. Over the past 12 months, 1 FSW draws had cut-offs between 489 and 489 (average 489).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
489
#240 · February 2, 2023
Latest invitations
3,300
12-month range
489–489
1 draws, avg 489
All-time
1
draws · 3,300 invitations
FSW draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3,300 | 489 | 489 | 489 |
Every FSW draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | February 2, 2023 | 3,300 | 489 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a FSW draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2023, FSW draws had minimum CRS scores between 489 and 489 (average 489). The most recent, round #240 on February 2, 2023, invited candidates with 489 or more.
How often are FSW draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, and there have been too few recent FSW draws to estimate a pattern.
How many invitations were issued in FSW draws in 2023?+
3,300 invitations across 1 FSW draws in 2023, according to IRCC's rounds data.
Other draw types: CEC · PNP · French · Healthcare · Trades · STEM · Transport · Education · Agriculture · Physicians · Senior managers · Military · FST · General
Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.