Express Entry draw #153
Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 24, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #153 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 24, 2020. IRCC issued 392 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 696, 47 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#151).
CRS cut-off
696
-47 vs previous PNP draw (#151)
Invitations
392
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #153 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 24, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 392 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 696 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 23, 2020 at 10:39:30 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 696, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 23, 2020 at 10:39:30 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 696 was the 3rd lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#151, June 10, 2020): cut-off -47, invitations 341 → 392.
- Other rounds within four days: #154 CEC (431).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #151 | June 10, 2020 | 341 | 743 |
| #149 | May 27, 2020 | 385 | 757 |
| #147 | May 13, 2020 | 529 | 718 |
| #145 | April 29, 2020 | 589 | 692 |
| #143 | April 15, 2020 | 118 | 808 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #153?+
696. IRCC invited 392 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on June 24, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 696.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #153?+
April 23, 2020 at 10:39:30 UTC. Candidates with exactly 696 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #153?+
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.