In the 105^th Express Entry draw, the CRS score of the lowest ranked candidate invited saw a drop of 4 points. That is, from 449 to 445. However, this time the CRS score remained at 445 itself though the total intake was 3,900. This is encouraging, especially when we consider the fact that not many high-ranking profiles (above 445) entered the pool since the last round of invitation. By now, aspirants who are closely following the Express Entry draw news are familiar with the current intake trend of 3,900. This means that the CRS score of the lowest ranked candidate could not be hiked more than 445 so that a total of 3,900 candidates could be issued with Invitations To Apply (ITA).

Below are the draw statistics of this 106^th Express Entry draw:

Number of Invitations issued: 3,900

Date and time of the draw: December 12, 2018 at 14:10:54 (UCT)

CRS score of the lowest ranked candidate: 445

Tie-break rule used in this draw: November 28, 2018 at 09:51:43 (UTC)

This means that all Express Entry profiles that were active in the pool with a minimum CRS score equal to or greater than 445, and which entered the pool at (or before) the lock-score (tie-break) timestamp were considered while the Federal Government of Canada issued Invitation to Apply (ITAs) this time.

Express Entry is a selection system, through which the Federal government of Canada (IRCC) selects candidates for economic immigration to Canada through three programs – Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – as well as a portion of Provincial Nominations (enhanced nominations)

 

To see if you qualify to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, fill out an eligibility assessment.