Express Entry draw #180
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 31, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #180 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 31, 2021. IRCC issued 284 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 778, 96 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#178).
CRS cut-off
778
+96 vs previous PNP draw (#178)
Invitations
284
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #180 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 31, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 284 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 778 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 16, 2021 at 16:09:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 778, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 16, 2021 at 16:09:32 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 778 was the 24th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#178, March 17, 2021): cut-off +96, invitations 183 → 284.
- Other rounds within four days: #181 CEC (432).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #178 | March 17, 2021 | 183 | 682 |
| #177 | March 8, 2021 | 671 | 739 |
| #175 | February 10, 2021 | 654 | 720 |
| #173 | January 20, 2021 | 374 | 741 |
| #171 | January 6, 2021 | 250 | 813 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #180?+
778. IRCC invited 284 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 31, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 778.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #180?+
March 16, 2021 at 16:09:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 778 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #180?+
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.