What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #116?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #116 was 450 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #116?

IRCC issued 3,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #116?

Draw #116 targeted candidates under the No Program Specified program category.

Express Entry Draw #116: General Cutoff 450 (May 1, 2019)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF 🔻 1 pts

450

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

                        3,350
                    

460

2019 General Avg

438

Lowest in 2019

475

Highest in 2019

84,300

2019 General ITAs

Historical Cutoff Trend — Last 8 Rounds

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

The minimum CRS threshold declined by 1 points (from 451 down to 450). This point easing was primarily enabled by IRCC issuing 3,350 invitations — an adjustment from the 3,350 ITAs issued during round #115 (14 days prior). Larger invitation sizes directly allow ministerial instructions to reach deeper into candidate tiers within the pool.

With a cutoff established at 450 points, this 2019 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 450 CRS Profile (Targeted General Candidate)

A cutoff of 450 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
#116 THIS DRAW	May 1, 2019	450	🔻 1	3,350
#115	April 17, 2019	451	= 0	3,350
#114	April 3, 2019	451	🔻 1	3,350
#113	March 20, 2019	452	🔻 2	3,350
#112	March 6, 2019	454	🔻 3	3,350
#111	February 20, 2019	457	🔺 +19	3,350

⏱️ 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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