APICALIMMIGRATIONEXPERTS
Canada News

Slight Decrease in CRS Cut-Off Threshold in September 20th Express Entry Draw

admin 1 minute read
Slight Decrease in CRS Cut-Off Threshold in September 20th Express Entry Draw

The latest express entry draw for Canada Immigration process has output the
lowest CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) point till date with last point being
433 to garner ITA (Invitation to Apply). The draw took place on 20 th September
2017 and has definitely brought in good news for many prospective candidates.
This CRS cut-off is the record breaking joint lowest score ever documented since
the recent enhancements made in the immigration policy in June month of this
year. The last draw that took place on 6 th September 2017 stopped at 435 CRS
score.
The prospective candidates for Canada immigration receiving this ITA will have
about 90 days to complete the rest of the formalities under permanent residency
inclusive appropriate documentation and submit it to the IRCC (Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada). IRCC further aims to complete the process in
around 6 months.

Related updates

Canada Express Entry Draw: 150 Invitations Issued in Transport Occupations Category at CRS 477 on October 28, 2026Canada
· 6 minutes

Canada Express Entry Draw: 150 Invitations Issued in Transport Occupations Category at CRS 477 on October 28, 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on October 28, 2026, targeting candidates in the Transport Occupations category. In this round, 150 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 477. This targeted selection round provides…

Read more →
Canada Invites 5,000 Candidates in French-Language Express Entry Draw at CRS 407Canada
· 6 minutes

Canada Invites 5,000 Candidates in French-Language Express Entry Draw at CRS 407

Canada has issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through its French-Language Proficiency Express Entry draw held on October 27, 2026. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this round was 407, giving eligible French-speaking candidates an opportunity to move forward with their Canadian permanent residence applications. The latest draw reflects Canada’s…

Read more →
Canada Immigration Update October 2026: PNP Draw Invites 792 CandidatesCanada
· 6 minutes

Canada Immigration Update October 2026: PNP Draw Invites 792 Candidates

Canada conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw through the Express Entry system on October 26, 2026, issuing 792 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence. The latest round required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 761, with candidates ranked according to their CRS scores and the applicable…

Read more →