Express Entry draw #179
Canadian Experience Class round held on March 18, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #179 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on March 18, 2021. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 449, 374 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#176).
CRS cut-off
449
+374 vs previous CEC draw (#176)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #179 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 18, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 449 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 449, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 449 was the 14th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#176, February 13, 2021): cut-off +374, invitations 27,332 → 5,000.
- Other rounds within four days: #178 PNP (682).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #176 | February 13, 2021 | 27,332 | 75 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #179?+
449. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on March 18, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 449.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #179?+
February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 UTC. Candidates with exactly 449 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #179?+
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.