Express Entry draw #198
Canadian Experience Class round held on July 22, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #198 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on July 22, 2021. IRCC issued 4,500 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 357, 12 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#196).
CRS cut-off
357
-12 vs previous CEC draw (#196)
Invitations
4,500
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #198 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 22, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 4,500 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 357 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 357, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 357 was the 2nd lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#196, July 8, 2021): cut-off -12, invitations 4,500 → 4,500.
- Other rounds within four days: #197 PNP (734).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #196 | July 8, 2021 | 4,500 | 369 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #198?+
357. IRCC invited 4,500 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on July 22, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 357.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #198?+
February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 UTC. Candidates with exactly 357 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #198?+
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.