Express Entry draw #188
Canadian Experience Class round held on May 20, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #188 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on May 20, 2021. IRCC issued 1,842 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 397, 4 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#187).
CRS cut-off
397
-4 vs previous CEC draw (#187)
Invitations
1,842
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #188 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 1,842 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 397 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 397, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 397 was the 7th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#187, May 13, 2021): cut-off -4, invitations 4,147 → 1,842.
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #187 | May 13, 2021 | 4,147 | 401 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #188?+
397. IRCC invited 1,842 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on May 20, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 397.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #188?+
April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC. Candidates with exactly 397 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #188?+
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.