Express Entry draw #176
Canadian Experience Class round held on February 13, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #176 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on February 13, 2021. IRCC issued 27,332 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 75, 379 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#174).
CRS cut-off
75
-379 vs previous CEC draw (#174)
Invitations
27,332
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #176 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 27,332 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 75 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 75, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 75 was the lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#174, January 21, 2021): cut-off -379, invitations 4,626 → 27,332.
- Other rounds within four days: #175 PNP (720).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #174 | January 21, 2021 | 4,626 | 454 |
| #172 | January 7, 2021 | 4,750 | 461 |
| #161 | August 20, 2020 | 3,300 | 454 |
| #157 | July 23, 2020 | 3,343 | 445 |
| #154 | June 25, 2020 | 3,508 | 431 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #176?+
75. IRCC invited 27,332 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on February 13, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 75.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #176?+
September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC. Candidates with exactly 75 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #176?+
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.