Express Entry draw #187
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 13, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #187 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 13, 2021. IRCC issued 4,147 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 401, 1 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#185).
CRS cut-off
401
+1 vs previous CEC draw (#185)
Invitations
4,147
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #187 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,147 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 401 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 401, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 401 was the 9th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#185, April 29, 2021): cut-off +1, invitations 6,000 → 4,147.
- Other rounds within four days: #186 PNP (752).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #185 | April 29, 2021 | 6,000 | 400 |
| #183 | April 16, 2021 | 6,000 | 417 |
| #181 | April 1, 2021 | 5,000 | 432 |
| #179 | March 18, 2021 | 5,000 | 449 |
| #176 | February 13, 2021 | 27,332 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #187?+
401. IRCC invited 4,147 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 13, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 401.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #187?+
April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC. Candidates with exactly 401 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #187?+
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.