Express Entry draw #196
Canadian Experience Class round held on July 8, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #196 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on July 8, 2021. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 369, 12 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#194).
CRS cut-off
369
+12 vs previous CEC draw (#194)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #196 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 8, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 369 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 369, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 369 was the 5th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#194, June 24, 2021): cut-off +12, invitations 6,000 → 4,500.
- Other rounds within four days: #195 PNP (760).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #194 | June 24, 2021 | 6,000 | 357 |
| #192 | June 10, 2021 | 6,000 | 368 |
| #190 | May 31, 2021 | 5,956 | 380 |
| #188 | May 20, 2021 | 1,842 | 397 |
| #187 | May 13, 2021 | 4,147 | 401 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #196?+
369. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on July 8, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 369.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #196?+
June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC. Candidates with exactly 369 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #196?+
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.