Express Entry draw #197
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 21, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #197 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 21, 2021. IRCC issued 462 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 734, 26 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#195).
CRS cut-off
734
-26 vs previous PNP draw (#195)
Invitations
462
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #197 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 21, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 462 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 734 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 734, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 734 was the 11th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#195, July 7, 2021): cut-off -26, invitations 627 → 462.
- Other rounds within four days: #198 CEC (357).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #195 | July 7, 2021 | 627 | 760 |
| #193 | June 23, 2021 | 1,002 | 742 |
| #191 | June 9, 2021 | 940 | 711 |
| #189 | May 26, 2021 | 500 | 713 |
| #186 | May 12, 2021 | 557 | 752 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #197?+
734. IRCC invited 462 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 21, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 734.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #197?+
April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC. Candidates with exactly 734 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #197?+
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.