Draw #278

Express Entry draw #278 was held on December 21, 2023, issuing 400 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Agriculture and agri-food category with a minimum CRS score of 386.

The CRS cutoff rose 32 points from the previous Agriculture and agri-food draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 386 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.