Express Entry draw #202
Canadian Experience Class round held on August 19, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #202 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on August 19, 2021. IRCC issued 3,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 403, 1 points lower than the previous CEC draw (#200).
CRS cut-off
403
-1 vs previous CEC draw (#200)
Invitations
3,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #202 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 3,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 403 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 403, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 403 was the 10th lowest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#200, August 5, 2021): cut-off -1, invitations 3,000 → 3,000.
- Other rounds within four days: #201 PNP (751).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #200 | August 5, 2021 | 3,000 | 404 |
| #198 | July 22, 2021 | 4,500 | 357 |
| #196 | July 8, 2021 | 4,500 | 369 |
| #194 | June 24, 2021 | 6,000 | 357 |
| #192 | June 10, 2021 | 6,000 | 368 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #202?+
403. IRCC invited 3,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on August 19, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 403.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #202?+
August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC. Candidates with exactly 403 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #202?+
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.