Express Entry draw #199
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 4, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #199 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 4, 2021. IRCC issued 512 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 760, 26 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#197).
CRS cut-off
760
+26 vs previous PNP draw (#197)
Invitations
512
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #199 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 4, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 512 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 760 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 5, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 760, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 5, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 760 was the 21st lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#197, July 21, 2021): cut-off +26, invitations 462 → 512.
- Other rounds within four days: #200 CEC (404).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #197 | July 21, 2021 | 462 | 734 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #199?+
760. IRCC invited 512 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 4, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 760.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #199?+
March 5, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 760 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #199?+
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.