Express Entry draw #145
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 29, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #145 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 29, 2020. IRCC issued 589 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 692, 116 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#143).
CRS cut-off
692
-116 vs previous PNP draw (#143)
Invitations
589
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #145 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 29, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 589 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 692 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 11, 2020 at 13:46:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 692, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 11, 2020 at 13:46:21 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 692 was the 2nd lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#143, April 15, 2020): cut-off -116, invitations 118 → 589.
- Other rounds within four days: #146 CEC (452).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #143 | April 15, 2020 | 118 | 808 |
| #141 | April 9, 2020 | 606 | 698 |
| #139 | March 18, 2020 | 668 | 720 |
| #91b | May 30, 2018 | 200 | 902 |
| #75 | November 1, 2017 | 290 | 673 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #145?+
692. IRCC invited 589 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 29, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 692.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #145?+
March 11, 2020 at 13:46:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 692 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #145?+
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.