Express Entry draw #78

Express Entry draw #78, held on November 15, 2017, invited 2,750 candidates in a general round open to all programs with a minimum CRS score of 439.

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

Round details

Round: #78
Date: November 15, 2017 (all 2017 rounds)
Round type (as published): No Program Specified
Category: General (all programs)
Invitations issued: 2,750
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 439
Tie-breaking rule: October 19, 2017 at 12:02:28 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 #78 compared with the previous General (all programs) round
Measure	#78	#77	Change
Date	November 15, 2017	November 8, 2017	7 days later
Minimum CRS score	439	458	−19
Invitations issued	2,750	2,000	+750

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