Draw #56

Express Entry draw #56 was held on March 1, 2017, issuing 3,884 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 434.

The CRS cutoff dropped 7 points compared to the previous General draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 434 is relatively accessible for General 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.

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.