Express Entry draw #201
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 18, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #201 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 18, 2021. IRCC issued 463 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 751, 9 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#199).
CRS cut-off
751
-9 vs previous PNP draw (#199)
Invitations
463
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #201 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 463 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 751 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 13, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 751, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 13, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 751 was the 18th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#199, August 4, 2021): cut-off -9, invitations 512 → 463.
- Other rounds within four days: #202 CEC (403).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #199 | August 4, 2021 | 512 | 760 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #201?+
751. IRCC invited 463 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 18, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 751.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #201?+
April 13, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC. Candidates with exactly 751 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #201?+
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.