Express Entry draw #178
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 17, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #178 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 17, 2021. IRCC issued 183 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 682, 57 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#177).
CRS cut-off
682
-57 vs previous PNP draw (#177)
Invitations
183
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #178 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 17, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 183 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 682 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 682, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 682 was the lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#177, March 8, 2021): cut-off -57, invitations 671 → 183.
- Other rounds within four days: #179 CEC (449).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #177 | March 8, 2021 | 671 | 739 |
| #175 | February 10, 2021 | 654 | 720 |
| #173 | January 20, 2021 | 374 | 741 |
| #171 | January 6, 2021 | 250 | 813 |
| #160 | August 19, 2020 | 600 | 771 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #178?+
682. IRCC invited 183 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 17, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 682.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #178?+
March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 UTC. Candidates with exactly 682 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #178?+
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.