Draw #50

Express Entry draw #50 was held on December 22, 2016, issuing 2,878 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 475.

The CRS cutoff dropped 22 points compared to the previous General draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity. IRCC also increased the invitation count by 942, signaling a broader intake for this round.

A cutoff of 475 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).

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.