CRS Cut-off
Trade occupations range: 388–505
Invitations
Draw Details
Express Entry draw #261 was held on August 3, 2023, issuing 1,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Trade occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 388.
A cutoff of 388 is notably low for Express Entry, making this round accessible to a wide range of candidates including those without Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.
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.
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