Draw #38

Express Entry draw #38 was held on July 13, 2016, issuing 747 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 482.

The CRS cutoff remained unchanged from the previous General draw at 482 points.

A cutoff of 482 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.