Express Entry draw #205
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 15, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #205 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 15, 2021. IRCC issued 521 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 732, 32 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#203).
CRS cut-off
732
-32 vs previous PNP draw (#203)
Invitations
521
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #205 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 15, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 521 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 732 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 732, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 732 was the 10th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#203, September 1, 2021): cut-off -32, invitations 635 → 521.
- Other rounds within four days: #204 CEC (462).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #203 | September 1, 2021 | 635 | 764 |
| #201 | August 18, 2021 | 463 | 751 |
| #199 | August 4, 2021 | 512 | 760 |
| #197 | July 21, 2021 | 462 | 734 |
| #195 | July 7, 2021 | 627 | 760 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #205?+
732. IRCC invited 521 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 15, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 732.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #205?+
February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC. Candidates with exactly 732 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #205?+
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.