Express Entry draw #181
Canadian Experience Class round held on April 1, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #181 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on April 1, 2021. IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 432, 17 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#179).
CRS cut-off
432
-17 vs previous CEC draw (#179)
Invitations
5,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #181 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 1, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 5,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 432 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 432, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 432 was the 13th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#179, March 18, 2021): cut-off -17, invitations 5,000 → 5,000.
- Other rounds within four days: #180 PNP (778).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #179 | March 18, 2021 | 5,000 | 449 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #181?+
432. IRCC invited 5,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on April 1, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 432.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #181?+
February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC. Candidates with exactly 432 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #181?+
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.