What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #107?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #107 was 439 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #107?

IRCC issued 3,900 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #107?

Draw #107 targeted candidates under the No Program Specified program category.

Express Entry Draw #107: General Cutoff 439 (December 19, 2018)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF 🔻 6 pts

439

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

                        3,900
                    

443

2018 General Avg

439

Lowest in 2018

456

Highest in 2018

88,700

2018 General ITAs

Historical Cutoff Trend — Last 8 Rounds

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

The minimum CRS threshold declined by 6 points (from 445 down to 439). This point easing was primarily enabled by IRCC issuing 3,900 invitations — an adjustment from the 3,900 ITAs issued during round #106 (7 days prior). Larger invitation sizes directly allow ministerial instructions to reach deeper into candidate tiers within the pool.

With a cutoff established at 439 points, this 2018 round permitted IRCC to access broader candidate tiers across the pool, enabling eligible applicants under the General category to receive invitations below standard general score thresholds.

🎯 Anatomy of a 439 CRS Profile (Targeted General Candidate)

A cutoff of 439 allows qualified candidates to secure permanent residence invitations without needing to compete with hyper-competitive general cutoffs above 515.

Category Qualification: Meets specific IRCC category criteria for General (e.g. NCLC 7 French or 6 months targeted work).
Core Human Capital: Age, Bachelor's or diploma credential, and relevant professional experience.
Language Requirement: Standard category threshold (e.g. CLB 7 for skilled trades/French ability).

Recent Same-Category Draws Comparison

Round	Date	Cut-off	Change	ITAs Issued
#107 THIS DRAW	December 19, 2018	439	🔻 6	3,900
#106	December 12, 2018	445	= 0	3,900
#105	November 28, 2018	445	🔻 4	3,900
#104	November 14, 2018	449	🔺 +7	3,900
#103	October 29, 2018	442	🔺 +2	3,900
#102	October 15, 2018	440	🔻 5	3,900

⏱️ Received an ITA? The 60-Calendar-Day Action Plan

From the moment your Invitation to Apply (ITA) appears in your IRCC account, you have strictly 60 calendar days to submit a complete electronic Application for Permanent Residence (e-APR). Late or incomplete packages are rejected without refund.

1. Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Order certificates immediately for every country where you lived 6+ consecutive months since age 18.

2. Work Experience Reference Letters: Letters must include official letterhead, job title, exact duties matching the NOC code lead statement, dates, weekly hours (30+ hrs/wk), and remuneration.

3. Upfront Medical Examination (IME): Schedule with an official IRCC panel physician or provide your existing eMedical tracking information.

Settlement Funds: Ensure your bank balances meet the mandatory IRCC low-income cut-off (LICO) for your family size (unless exempt).

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