What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #264?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #264 was 435 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #264?

IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #264?

Draw #264 targeted candidates under the Transport occupations (Version 1) program category.

Express Entry Draw #264: Transport Cutoff 435 (September 20, 2023)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF

435

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

                        1,000
                    

435

2023 Transport Avg

435

Lowest in 2023

435

Highest in 2023

1,670

2023 Transport ITAs

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

This round represents a targeted invitation milestone for the Transport category under Canada's Immigration Levels Plan. With a cut-off established at 435 CRS, IRCC issued 1,000 invitations to eligible candidates nationwide.

With a cutoff established at 435 points, this 2023 round permitted IRCC to access broader candidate tiers across the pool, enabling eligible applicants under the Transport category to receive invitations below standard general score thresholds.

🎯 Anatomy of a 435 CRS Profile (Targeted Transport Candidate)

A cutoff of 435 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 Transport (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).

⏱️ 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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