Draw #289

Express Entry draw #289 was held on March 13, 2024, issuing 975 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Transport occupations category with a minimum CRS score of 430.

The CRS cutoff dropped 5 points compared to the previous Transport occupations draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 430 is relatively accessible for Transport occupations draws. Candidates with moderate CRS profiles — such as a bachelor's degree, CLB 9+ in their first language, and 2-3 years of Canadian experience — could qualify.

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.