Express Entry Draw #288: 2,850 Invitations Issued

On March 12, 2024 (at 15:58:07 UTC), IRCC conducted the first Express Entry Draw (#288) of March 2024, inviting a total of 2,850 immigrants to apply for the Canada PR visa.

The conducted Express Entry draw invited immigrants from the Express Entry profile, who had submitted profiles through the FSWP, CEC, or FSTP pathways.

Applicants who received the PNP nomination were also invited to apply under this pathway.

The CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited stood at 525. In the event of multiple candidates having the same lowest score, the tie-breaking rule was applied based on the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission, with the cutoff set on March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC

The following information includes the number of invitations distributed and the CRS’s minimal score:

• Category: General
• Total number of invitations sent: 2,850
• Minimum CRS Score: 525
• Tie-breaking rule: March 12, 2024 at 15:56:42 UTC