Express Entry; Fifth Draw

Here are the results of the fifth Express Entry draw:

Date: August 31, 2022

Number of ITA: 2750

Cut-off Score: 516 (9 scores lower than the fourth draw)

Immigration program: All Express Entry programs

Since July 6, 2022, 5 Express Entry draws have been held. See below the details of all five draws:

Express Entry Draw #	Date	ITA	CRS	Immigration Program
230	August 31, 2022	2750	516	All programs
229	August 17, 2022	2250	525	All programs
228	August 3, 2022	2000	533	All programs
227	July 20, 2022	1750	542	All programs
226	July 6, 2022	1500	557	All programs

Book Free Assessment2025 UpdateBack in August 2022, the fifth Express Entry draw was held. Here were the results:

• Date: August 31, 2022
• Number of Invitations to Apply (ITA): 2,750
• Cut-off CRS Score: 516
• Program: All Express Entry programs

That draw marked a small drop in the CRS cut-off compared to the one before it, continuing the trend as draws resumed that summer.Here’s a recap of the first five rounds since they started up again on July 6, 2022:

Draw #	Date	ITAs	CRS	Program
230	August 31, 2022	2750	516	All programs
229	August 17, 2022	2250	525	All programs
228	August 3, 2022	2000	533	All programs
227	July 20, 2022	1750	542	All programs
226	July 6, 2022	1500	557	All programs

Send us a EmailFast forward to 2025, and the Express Entry system looks a little different. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) started using new selection categories aimed at addressing specific workforce needs — not just general high scores. For example, candidates with strong French skills or experience in certain job sectors, like trades or healthcare, are now getting more attention in the draws.Here’s a look at some of the draws so far this year:

Draw #	Date	ITAs	CRS	Type
341	March 21, 2025	7500	379	French-language proficiency
340	March 17, 2025	536	736	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
339	March 6, 2025	4500	410	French-language proficiency
338	March 3, 2025	725	667	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
337	Feb 19, 2025	6500	428	French-language proficiency
336	Feb 17, 2025	646	750	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
335	Feb 5, 2025	4000	521	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
334	Feb 4, 2025	455	802	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
333	Jan 23, 2025	4000	527	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
332	Jan 8, 2025	1350	542	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
331	Jan 7, 2025	471	793	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

What’s different now? The draw types have become more targeted. It’s not only about a high score anymore — language ability, job experience in certain industries, and nomination by a province can all make a big difference.We’ve seen all kinds of applicants move through this process — some with years of work experience in Canada, others applying from abroad with in-demand skills. If you’re still figuring out the best way forward or wondering what your odds look like, our team can help you look through your options and understand the steps clearly.

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