Express Entry draw #162

Express Entry draw #162, held on September 2, 2020, invited 4,200 candidates in a general round open to all programs with a minimum CRS score of 475.

Source: IRCC, data as of October 27, 2026.

Round details

Round: #162
Date: September 2, 2020 (all 2020 rounds)
Round type (as published): No Program Specified
Category: General (all programs)
Invitations issued: 4,200
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 475
Tie-breaking rule: August 16, 2020 at 01:22:18 UTC When several candidates had the minimum score, those who submitted their Express Entry profile before this date and time were invited.

Change from the previous General (all programs) round

Round #162 compared with the previous General (all programs) round
Measure	#162	#158	Change
Date	September 2, 2020	August 5, 2020	28 days later
Minimum CRS score	475	476	−1
Invitations issued	4,200	3,900	+300

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