Express Entry draw #203
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 1, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #203 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 1, 2021. IRCC issued 635 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 764, 13 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#201).
CRS cut-off
764
+13 vs previous PNP draw (#201)
Invitations
635
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #203 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 635 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 764 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 764, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 764 was the 23rd lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#201, August 18, 2021): cut-off +13, invitations 463 → 635.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | August 18, 2021 | 463 | 751 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #203?+
764. IRCC invited 635 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 1, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 764.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #203?+
April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC. Candidates with exactly 764 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #203?+
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.