Express Entry draw #173
Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 20, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #173 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 20, 2021. IRCC issued 374 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 741, 72 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#171).
CRS cut-off
741
-72 vs previous PNP draw (#171)
Invitations
374
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #173 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 20, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 374 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 741 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 741, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 741 was the 14th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#171, January 6, 2021): cut-off -72, invitations 250 → 374.
- Other rounds within four days: #174 CEC (454).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #171 | January 6, 2021 | 250 | 813 |
| #160 | August 19, 2020 | 600 | 771 |
| #156 | July 22, 2020 | 557 | 687 |
| #153 | June 24, 2020 | 392 | 696 |
| #151 | June 10, 2020 | 341 | 743 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #173?+
741. IRCC invited 374 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on January 20, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 741.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #173?+
September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC. Candidates with exactly 741 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #173?+
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.