Draw #7

Express Entry draw #7 was held on April 10, 2015, issuing 925 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the General category with a minimum CRS score of 469.

The CRS cutoff rose 16 points from the previous General draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 712 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 469 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.