Immigration · Express Entry
Every Express Entry draw, filterable.
All rounds of invitations since January 2015 from IRCC's own data. Filter by program or category, date and CRS, and see how the lowest invited score and the number of invitations have moved.
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Lowest CRS invited, by round
Invitations issued per year
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| Round | Date | Round type | Invitations | Lowest CRS invited |
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How to read this
IRCC runs three kinds of rounds. General rounds invite the top-ranking candidates in the whole pool. Program-specific rounds invite the top-ranking candidates eligible for one program (the Canadian Experience Class, the Provincial Nominee Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program or the Federal Skilled Worker Program). Category-based rounds invite the top-ranking candidates in a category the Minister has set for a specific economic goal, such as French-language proficiency or a group of occupations. Those are IRCC's own definitions.
A cut-off from one kind of round is not comparable with another. A Provincial Nominee round shows high scores because a provincial nomination adds points; a category round only counts candidates who qualify for that category.
- The CRS has changed over time. IRCC says you can check which version of the Ministerial Instructions was in force on the day of a round to see on what basis candidates were ranked. Older cut-offs were set under different scoring rules, so compare recent rounds with recent rounds.
- The lowest CRS is not a guarantee. IRCC applies a tie-breaking rule: if more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
- Grouping. IRCC's round names change by version and year (for example "Healthcare occupations (Version 1)" and "Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3"). This page groups them into one program or category by hand; the table shows IRCC's original name for every round.
- Rounds 91a and 91b. IRCC ran two rounds on May 30, 2018 and numbered them 91a and 91b.
- The official rounds page lists the invitation counts and cut-offs; the full text of each Ministerial Instruction is linked from there.
Where the data comes from and how it is refreshed
The data file /data/express-entry/rounds.json is built from the public JSON feed behind IRCC's rounds-of-invitations page. A refresh command (node scripts/update-express-entry-history.mjs) re-downloads it, checks every row and refuses to write if IRCC changes the format or adds a round name this page has not classified. The page shows the retrieval date at the top; if IRCC has held a round since then, check the official page.
Frequently asked questions
How often does IRCC hold Express Entry draws?
IRCC says it invites the top candidates in the pool about every two weeks, during rounds of invitations. In practice several round types can fall in the same week. The chart above shows rounds and invitations per year.
What does the CRS in a draw mean?
It is the score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited in that round. Candidates scoring above it, and eligible for the round, were ranked ahead of that candidate. Equal scores are separated by the profile submission time.
Why are Provincial Nominee cut-offs so much higher?
A provincial nomination adds points to a candidate's CRS, so candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program round are ranked on scores that include that addition. Use the program filter to compare like with like.
Are category-based draws easier?
Their cut-offs are often lower than general rounds, but only candidates who qualify for the category are invited. Eligibility for a category is set by IRCC, so check the official category requirements before relying on a cut-off.
Can I use this to predict the next draw?
No. Past cut-offs and invitation counts are history. IRCC chooses the round type, size and timing for each round.
Sources
Retrieved
- IRCC, Ministerial instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system (retrieved 2026-10-24): the official table of rounds; definitions of general, program-specific and category-based rounds; the note that the CRS has changed over time; the tie-breaking rule
- IRCC, Express Entry: 2026 changes to points for Canadian work experience and job offers (retrieved 2026-10-24): the November 3, 2026 change, the recalculation of existing profiles and the pause in invitation rounds
- IRCC rounds data (JSON) (retrieved 2026-10-24): the round number, date, name, invitations issued and lowest CRS for each round, the data this page is built from
History, not advice
This page reports what IRCC published. It does not say whether you will be invited or whether you qualify for any program. Confirm everything with IRCC.