Express Entry draw #171
Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 6, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #171 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 6, 2021. IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 813, 42 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#160).
CRS cut-off
813
+42 vs previous PNP draw (#160)
Invitations
250
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #171 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 6, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 250 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 813 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 813, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 813 was the highest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#160, August 19, 2020): cut-off +42, invitations 600 → 250.
- Other rounds within four days: #172 CEC (461).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #160 | August 19, 2020 | 600 | 771 |
| #156 | July 22, 2020 | 557 | 687 |
| #153 | June 24, 2020 | 392 | 696 |
| #151 | June 10, 2020 | 341 | 743 |
| #149 | May 27, 2020 | 385 | 757 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #171?+
813. IRCC invited 250 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on January 6, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 813.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #171?+
November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC. Candidates with exactly 813 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #171?+
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.