Express Entry draw #156
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 22, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #156 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 22, 2020. IRCC issued 557 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 687, 9 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#153).
CRS cut-off
687
-9 vs previous PNP draw (#153)
Invitations
557
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #156 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 22, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 557 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 687 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 11, 2019 at 08:51:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 687, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 11, 2019 at 08:51:21 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 687 was the lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#153, June 24, 2020): cut-off -9, invitations 392 → 557.
- Other rounds within four days: #157 CEC (445).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #153 | June 24, 2020 | 392 | 696 |
| #151 | June 10, 2020 | 341 | 743 |
| #149 | May 27, 2020 | 385 | 757 |
| #147 | May 13, 2020 | 529 | 718 |
| #145 | April 29, 2020 | 589 | 692 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #156?+
687. IRCC invited 557 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 22, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 687.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #156?+
November 11, 2019 at 08:51:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 687 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #156?+
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.