Immigration · Express Entry
What CRS score do I need?
Put in your Comprehensive Ranking System score and pick a program or category. The page shows how recent rounds in that stream compared with your score, using the lowest score IRCC invited in each round.
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Against recent rounds
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Every program and category at a glance
| Program or category | Rounds | Lowest CRS invited | Median | Highest | Latest round | Your score vs latest |
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How to use this honestly
- The number is the lowest score IRCC invited. The page compares your score with that cut-off for each round. A score at or above it means you would have ranked at or above the last candidate invited in that round, if you were in the pool and eligible for it. At exactly the cut-off, IRCC's tie-breaking rule (profile submission date and time) decides.
- Eligibility comes first. A category-based round only invites candidates who qualify for that category, and a program-specific round only invites candidates eligible for that program. Meeting a cut-off does not mean you qualify for the stream. Check IRCC's requirements for each category.
- Provincial Nominee scores include the nomination. They are far higher than other streams because a nomination adds points, so the Provincial Nominee row is not a target for candidates without one.
- The CRS has changed over time. IRCC notes that you can check which version of the Ministerial Instructions applied on the day of a round. A long look-back mixes cut-offs from different scoring rules.
- Rounds vary in size and frequency. Some streams had one or two rounds in the window. A single round is a weak guide.
- This is history. It is not a prediction of the next draw and it is not immigration advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good CRS score for Express Entry?
There is no fixed good score. Each round has its own lowest invited score, set by who is in the pool and how many IRCC invites. This page shows those scores for recent rounds in each stream so you can compare your own number.
Which stream has the lowest cut-offs?
Look at the table above. Category-based rounds often have lower cut-offs than general rounds, but they invite only candidates who qualify for the category, and their size and frequency vary.
Does my score have to be above the cut-off to get an invitation?
In a round, IRCC invites the top-ranking eligible candidates down to the cut-off score. Equal scores are separated by the date and time the profile was submitted. A score below the cut-off was not invited in that round.
Where does the data come from?
IRCC's public data behind its rounds-of-invitations page. The same data powers the draw history explorer, where you can see every 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 round types; 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 lowest CRS invited and invitations for each round
History, not advice
Past cut-offs do not predict the next round, and meeting one does not mean you are eligible for a stream. Always confirm with IRCC.