Draw #163

Express Entry draw #163 was held on September 16, 2020, issuing 4,200 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 472.

The CRS cutoff dropped 3 points compared to the previous General draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

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.