Express Entry draw #204
Canadian Experience Class round held on September 14, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #204 was a Canadian Experience Class round held on September 14, 2021. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 462, 59 points higher than the previous CEC draw (#202).
CRS cut-off
462
+59 vs previous CEC draw (#202)
Invitations
2,000
Draw type
CEC
| Round | #204 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 14, 2021 |
| Round type | Canadian Experience Class |
| Invitations issued | 2,000 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 462 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 462, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 462 was the highest of 17 CEC draws in 2021 (average 387).
- Compared with the previous CEC draw (#202, August 19, 2021): cut-off +59, invitations 3,000 → 2,000.
- Other rounds within four days: #205 PNP (732).
Previous CEC draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #202 | August 19, 2021 | 3,000 | 403 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #204?+
462. IRCC invited 2,000 candidates in this Canadian Experience Class round on September 14, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 462.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #204?+
September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC. Candidates with exactly 462 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #204?+
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.