What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #144?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #144 was 455 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #144?

IRCC issued 3,782 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #144?

Draw #144 targeted candidates under the CEC program category.

Express Entry Draw #144: CEC Cutoff 455 (April 16, 2020)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF 🔻 9 pts

455

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

                        3,782
                    

449

2020 CEC Avg

431

Lowest in 2020

467

Highest in 2020

34,215

2020 CEC ITAs

Historical Cutoff Trend — Last 4 Rounds

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

The minimum CRS threshold declined by 9 points (from 464 down to 455). This point easing was primarily enabled by IRCC issuing 3,782 invitations — an adjustment from the 3,294 ITAs issued during round #142 (7 days prior). Larger invitation sizes directly allow ministerial instructions to reach deeper into candidate tiers within the pool.

With a cutoff established at 455 points, this 2020 round permitted IRCC to access broader candidate tiers across the pool, enabling eligible applicants under the CEC category to receive invitations below standard general score thresholds.

🎯 Anatomy of a 455 CRS Profile (Targeted CEC Candidate)

A cutoff of 455 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 CEC (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
#144 THIS DRAW	April 16, 2020	455	🔻 9	3,782
#142	April 9, 2020	464	🔻 3	3,294
#140	March 23, 2020	467	🔻 341	3,232
#3	February 20, 2015	808	—	849

⏱️ 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 Exemption: Candidates invited under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or authorized to work in Canada with a valid job offer are legally exempt from proof of funds requirements (IRPR Section 76).

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