Express Entry draw #186
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 12, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #186 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 12, 2021. IRCC issued 557 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 752, 35 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#184).
CRS cut-off
752
+35 vs previous PNP draw (#184)
Invitations
557
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #186 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 557 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 752 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 29, 2021 at 10:18:12 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 752, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021 at 10:18:12 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 752 was the 19th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#184, April 28, 2021): cut-off +35, invitations 381 → 557.
- Other rounds within four days: #187 CEC (401).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #184 | April 28, 2021 | 381 | 717 |
| #182 | April 14, 2021 | 266 | 753 |
| #180 | March 31, 2021 | 284 | 778 |
| #178 | March 17, 2021 | 183 | 682 |
| #177 | March 8, 2021 | 671 | 739 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #186?+
752. IRCC invited 557 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 12, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 752.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #186?+
April 29, 2021 at 10:18:12 UTC. Candidates with exactly 752 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #186?+
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.