Express Entry draw #160
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 19, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #160 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 19, 2020. IRCC issued 600 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 771, 84 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#156).
CRS cut-off
771
+84 vs previous PNP draw (#156)
Invitations
600
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #160 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 2020 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 600 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 771 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 24, 2020 at 11:39:23 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 771, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 24, 2020 at 11:39:23 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 771 was the 9th lowest of 10 PNP draws in 2020 (average 729).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#156, July 22, 2020): cut-off +84, invitations 557 → 600.
- Other rounds within four days: #161 CEC (454).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #156 | July 22, 2020 | 557 | 687 |
| #153 | June 24, 2020 | 392 | 696 |
| #151 | June 10, 2020 | 341 | 743 |
| #149 | May 27, 2020 | 385 | 757 |
| #147 | May 13, 2020 | 529 | 718 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #160?+
771. IRCC invited 600 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 19, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 771.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #160?+
July 24, 2020 at 11:39:23 UTC. Candidates with exactly 771 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #160?+
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.