What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #118?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #118 was 470 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #118?

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

Which category was targeted in Draw #118?

Draw #118 targeted candidates under the No Program Specified program category.

Express Entry Draw #118: General Cutoff 470 (May 29, 2019)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF 🔺 +20 pts

470

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 cut-off score increased by +20 points (rising from 450 to 470). With 28 days elapsing between rounds #116 and #118, high-scoring candidates continued to enter the Express Entry pool. Because the intake was calibrated at 3,350 ITAs, the cut-off remained elevated among top-tier candidate profiles.

With a cutoff established at 470 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 470 CRS Profile (Competitive General Tier)

A 470 score represents a strong candidate foundation, commonly seen among post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders working towards their second year of skilled experience.

Age Factor: Age under 30 (maximizing youth points at 110).
Education: Canadian Bachelor's degree (3 or 4-year degree awarding 120 points).
Language Level: CLB 8 or CLB 9 in IELTS / CELPIP.
Canadian Experience: 1 year of full-time skilled Canadian work experience under PGWP.
Growth Potential: Candidates can gain +13 to +25 points by accumulating an additional year of Canadian work experience.

Recent Same-Category Draws Comparison

Round	Date	Cut-off	Change	ITAs Issued
#118 THIS DRAW	May 29, 2019	470	🔺 +20	3,350
#116	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

⏱️ 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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