Express Entry draw #177
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 8, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #177 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 8, 2021. IRCC issued 671 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 739, 19 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#175).
CRS cut-off
739
+19 vs previous PNP draw (#175)
Invitations
671
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #177 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 671 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 739 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 739, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 739 was the 13th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#175, February 10, 2021): cut-off +19, invitations 654 → 671.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #175 | February 10, 2021 | 654 | 720 |
| #173 | January 20, 2021 | 374 | 741 |
| #171 | January 6, 2021 | 250 | 813 |
| #160 | August 19, 2020 | 600 | 771 |
| #156 | July 22, 2020 | 557 | 687 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #177?+
739. IRCC invited 671 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 8, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 739.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #177?+
February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC. Candidates with exactly 739 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #177?+
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.