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My CRS score is around 500 — do I have a realistic chance of an invitation?

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Updated July 2026

A score around 500 has been competitive in many recent draws, but no one can promise an invitation. Cutoffs move up and down depending on how many people are in the pool and which type of draw IRCC runs. Category-based draws (for example, French or healthcare) often have different cutoffs than general draws. Instead of relying on one number, watch real results on our live draw tracker.

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