Express Entry draw #149
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 27, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #149 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 27, 2020. IRCC issued 385 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 757, 39 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#147).
CRS cut-off
757
+39 vs previous PNP draw (#147)
Invitations
385
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #149 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 385 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 757 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 27, 2020 at 10:19:01 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 757, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 27, 2020 at 10:19:01 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 757 was the 8th lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#147, May 13, 2020): cut-off +39, invitations 529 → 385.
- Other rounds within four days: #150 CEC (440).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #147 | May 13, 2020 | 529 | 718 |
| #145 | April 29, 2020 | 589 | 692 |
| #143 | April 15, 2020 | 118 | 808 |
| #141 | April 9, 2020 | 606 | 698 |
| #139 | March 18, 2020 | 668 | 720 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #149?+
757. IRCC invited 385 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 27, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 757.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #149?+
April 27, 2020 at 10:19:01 UTC. Candidates with exactly 757 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #149?+
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.