Draw #117

Express Entry draw #117 was held on May 15, 2019, issuing 500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Trades category with a minimum CRS score of 332.

The CRS cutoff rose 48 points from the previous Federal Skilled Trades draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 332 is notably low for Express Entry, making this round accessible to a wide range of candidates including those without Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.

Federal Skilled Trades draws target tradespeople with at least two years of work experience and a valid job offer or certificate of qualification.

If your CRS score is within 30 points of this cutoff, focusing on language test improvement or gaining additional Canadian work experience could make the difference in an upcoming draw.