What was the CRS score cutoff for Express Entry Draw #81?

The minimum CRS cut-off score for Express Entry Draw #81 was 446 points.

How many invitations were issued in Express Entry Round #81?

IRCC issued 2,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.

Which category was targeted in Draw #81?

Draw #81 targeted candidates under the No Program Specified program category.

Express Entry Draw #81: General Cutoff 446 (January 10, 2018)

MINIMUM CRS CUT-OFF = Unchanged

446

INVITATIONS ISSUED (ITAs)

                        2,750
                    

443

2018 General Avg

439

Lowest in 2018

456

Highest in 2018

88,700

2018 General ITAs

Historical Cutoff Trend — Last 8 Rounds

📊 Cut-off Dynamics & Intake Analysis

The cut-off score remained exactly flat at 446 points compared to the previous General round (#80). This indicates that candidate replenishment in the pool balanced closely with the 2,750 invitations issued.

With a cutoff established at 446 points, this 2018 round permitted IRCC to access broader candidate tiers across the pool, enabling eligible applicants under the General category to receive invitations below standard general score thresholds.

🎯 Anatomy of a 446 CRS Profile (Targeted General Candidate)

A cutoff of 446 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 General (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).

Recent Same-Category Draws Comparison

Round	Date	Cut-off	Change	ITAs Issued
#81 THIS DRAW	January 10, 2018	446	= 0	2,750
#80	December 20, 2017	446	🔻 6	2,750
#79	December 6, 2017	452	🔺 +13	2,750
#78	November 15, 2017	439	🔻 19	2,750
#77	November 8, 2017	458	🔺 +22	2,000
#74	October 18, 2017	436	🔻 2	2,757

⏱️ 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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