Express Entry draw #147
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 13, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #147 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 13, 2020. IRCC issued 529 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 718, 26 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#145).
CRS cut-off
718
+26 vs previous PNP draw (#145)
Invitations
529
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #147 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 529 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 718 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 19, 2020 at 12:53:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 718, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 19, 2020 at 12:53:21 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 718 was the 5th lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#145, April 29, 2020): cut-off +26, invitations 589 → 529.
- Other rounds within four days: #148 CEC (447).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #145 | April 29, 2020 | 589 | 692 |
| #143 | April 15, 2020 | 118 | 808 |
| #141 | April 9, 2020 | 606 | 698 |
| #139 | March 18, 2020 | 668 | 720 |
| #91b | May 30, 2018 | 200 | 902 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #147?+
718. IRCC invited 529 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 13, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 718.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #147?+
March 19, 2020 at 12:53:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 718 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #147?+
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.