Draw #251

Express Entry draw #251 was held on June 27, 2023, issuing 4,300 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 486.

The CRS cutoff remained unchanged from the previous General draw at 486 points.

A cutoff of 486 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).

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.