Express Entry draw #189
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 26, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #189 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 26, 2021. IRCC issued 500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 713, 39 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#186).
CRS cut-off
713
-39 vs previous PNP draw (#186)
Invitations
500
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #189 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 713 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 713, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 713 was the 5th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#186, May 12, 2021): cut-off -39, invitations 557 → 500.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #186 | May 12, 2021 | 557 | 752 |
| #184 | April 28, 2021 | 381 | 717 |
| #182 | April 14, 2021 | 266 | 753 |
| #180 | March 31, 2021 | 284 | 778 |
| #178 | March 17, 2021 | 183 | 682 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #189?+
713. IRCC invited 500 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 26, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 713.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #189?+
April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC. Candidates with exactly 713 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #189?+
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.