Draw #169

Express Entry draw #169 was held on December 9, 2020, issuing 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 469.

The CRS cutoff remained unchanged from the previous General draw at 469 points.

A cutoff of 469 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.