Draw #136

Express Entry draw #136 was held on February 5, 2020, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 472.

The CRS cutoff rose 1 points from the previous General draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 472 is in the typical range for General draws. Candidates with a combination of youth, a master's degree, and strong language scores would generally clear this threshold.

General draws are open to all Express Entry programs (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades).

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.