Express Entry draw #172
Canadian Experience Class round held on January 7, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #172 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on January 7, 2021. IRCC issued 4,750 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 461, 7 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#161).
CRS cut-off
461
+7 vs previous CEC draw (#161)
Invitations
4,750
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #172 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 7, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,750 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 461 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 461, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 461 was the 16th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#161, August 20, 2020): cut-off +7, invitations 3,300 → 4,750.
- Other rounds within four days: #171 PNP (813).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #161 | August 20, 2020 | 3,300 | 454 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #172?+
461. IRCC invited 4,750 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on January 7, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 461.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #172?+
September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 461 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #172?+
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.