What This Draw Means
In Draw #9, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 755 and issued 1,361 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on May 22, 2015. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 755 or higher received an invitation to submit a permanent residence application.
This draw's cutoff was 264 points above the category average of 491, indicating a more competitive round. Candidates with scores near the cutoff should consider strategies to increase their CRS, such as improving language test scores or gaining additional work experience.
Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those not invited remain in the pool for up to 12 months and will be considered in future draws.
Each Express Entry draw has specific parameters set by IRCC, including the minimum CRS score, the number of invitations issued, and any program or category restrictions. Understanding these details helps candidates assess where they stand in the pool.