What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #64?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #64 was 199 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #64?

IRCC issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #64?

Draw #64 targeted candidates under the Federal Skilled Trades program category.

Express Entry Draw #64: Trades Cutoff 199 (May 26, 2017)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF

199

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

400

220

2017 Trades Avg

199

Lowest in 2017

241

Highest in 2017

905

2017 Trades ITAs

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

This round represents a targeted invitation milestone for the Trades category under Canada's Immigration Levels Plan. With a cut-off established at 199 CRS, IRCC issued 400 invitations to eligible candidates nationwide.

With a cutoff established at 199 points, this 2017 round permitted IRCC to access broader candidate tiers across the pool, enabling eligible applicants under the Trades category to receive invitations below standard general score thresholds.

🎯 Anatomy of a 199 CRS Profile (Targeted Trades Candidate)

A cutoff of 199 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 Trades (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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