Express Entry draw #161
Canadian Experience Class round held on August 20, 2020.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #161 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on August 20, 2020. IRCC issued 3,300 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 454, 9 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#157).
CRS cut-off
454
+9 vs previous CEC draw (#157)
Invitations
3,300
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #161 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20, 2020 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,300 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 454 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 27, 2020 at 17:05:11 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 454, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 27, 2020 at 17:05:11 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 454 was the 7th lowest of 10 CEC draws in 2020 (average 449).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#157, July 23, 2020): cut-off +9, invitations 3,343 → 3,300.
- Other rounds within four days: #160 PNP (771).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #157 | July 23, 2020 | 3,343 | 445 |
| #154 | June 25, 2020 | 3,508 | 431 |
| #152 | June 11, 2020 | 3,559 | 437 |
| #150 | May 28, 2020 | 3,515 | 440 |
| #148 | May 14, 2020 | 3,371 | 447 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #161?+
454. IRCC invited 3,300 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on August 20, 2020; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 454.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #161?+
July 27, 2020 at 17:05:11 UTC. Candidates with exactly 454 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #161?+
Only candidates eligible for the CEC round type. Program-specific rounds open only to candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class — people with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.