Express Entry draw #139
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 18, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #139 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 18, 2020. IRCC issued 668 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 720, 182 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#91b).
CRS cut-off
720
-182 vs previous PNP draw (#91b)
Invitations
668
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #139 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 668 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 720 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 19, 2020 at 02:04:06 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 720, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 19, 2020 at 02:04:06 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 720 was the 6th lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#91b, May 30, 2018): cut-off -182, invitations 200 → 668.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #91b | May 30, 2018 | 200 | 902 |
| #75 | November 1, 2017 | 290 | 673 |
| #63 | May 26, 2017 | 143 | 775 |
| #48 | November 30, 2016 | 559 | 786 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #139?+
720. IRCC invited 668 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 18, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 720.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #139?+
March 19, 2020 at 02:04:06 UTC. Candidates with exactly 720 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #139?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.