Draw #257

Express Entry draw #257 was held on July 11, 2023, issuing 800 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 505.

The CRS cutoff dropped 6 points compared to the previous General draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 505 is on the higher end for General draws, meaning candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience to qualify.

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.