Who these draws invite
Program-specific rounds invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for one Express Entry program. These rounds invited only candidates eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program. IRCC: Express Entry rounds of invitations
Candidates in this program were also eligible in general rounds. The latest general draw was on April 23, 2024, with a cut-off of 529.
Program requirements are on IRCC's Federal Skilled Trades Program page.
Federal Skilled Trades Program draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest cut-off | Highest cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 250 | 415 | 415 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,000 | 332 | 357 |
| 2018 | 2 | 900 | 284 | 288 |
| 2017 | 2 | 905 | 199 | 241 |
Every Federal Skilled Trades Program draw
| Draw | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | August 6, 2020 | 250 | 415 |
| 128 | October 16, 2019 | 500 | 357 |
| 117 | May 15, 2019 | 500 | 332 |
| 100 | September 24, 2018 | 400 | 284 |
| 91a | May 30, 2018 | 500 | 288 |
| 76 | November 1, 2017 | 505 | 241 |
| 64 | May 26, 2017 | 400 | 199 |
When is the next draw?
IRCC doesn't publish draw dates or say in advance which program or category the next draw will target. Since November 3, 2026, rounds are paused while IRCC recalculates every profile under the new points rules, which it says could take up to 2 weeks. How draws have been spaced this year.
Draws before November 3, 2026 ranked candidates under an earlier points grid, so older cut-offs are not directly comparable with newer ones.
Other programs and categories
- Transport occupations: latest October 28, 2026, CRS 477
- French-language proficiency: latest October 27, 2026, CRS 407
- Provincial Nominee Program: latest October 26, 2026, CRS 761
- Canadian Experience Class: latest October 15, 2026, CRS 519
- Trade occupations: latest October 1, 2026, CRS 476
- Senior managers with Canadian work experience: latest September 16, 2026, CRS 389
- Healthcare and social services occupations: latest September 4, 2026, CRS 475
- Physicians with Canadian work experience: latest September 3, 2026, CRS 198
- Skilled military recruits: latest July 23, 2026, CRS 368
- Education occupations: latest September 17, 2025, CRS 462
- General (all-program): latest April 23, 2024, CRS 529
- STEM occupations: latest April 11, 2024, CRS 491
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations: latest February 16, 2024, CRS 437
- Federal Skilled Worker Program: latest February 2, 2023, CRS 489
- All Express Entry draws, newest first