How 380-389 holds up historically
Of the 20 Express Entry draws in our dataset, the top of this band (389) would have cleared the cut-off in about 10% of them. It currently falls short of 5 categories: French-language proficiency, Senior managers with Canadian work experience, Healthcare and social services occupations, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program.
Raising your score from here
This is an entry-level range — at this level, the fastest lever is usually a provincial nomination (worth 600 points on its own) since core-factor improvements alone rarely close the gap to general or CEC draws.
Frequently asked questions
Does a CRS score of 380-389 clear the latest Express Entry cut-offs?
Yes, for 2 of 7 active categories as of the most recent draws: Physicians with Canadian work experience, Skilled Military Recruits.
How does 380-389 compare to past Express Entry draws?
Looking at the 20 draws in our dataset, a score of 389 would have cleared the cut-off in 2 of them (about 10%).
What's the fastest way to move up from 380-389?
A provincial nomination adds a flat 600 points and is the single biggest lever at any score. Short of that, at this level, the fastest lever is usually a provincial nomination (worth 600 points on its own) since core-factor improvements alone rarely close the gap to general or CEC draws.
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