Express Entry draw #206
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 29, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #206 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 29, 2021. IRCC issued 761 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 742, 10 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#205).
CRS cut-off
742
+10 vs previous PNP draw (#205)
Invitations
761
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #206 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 29, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 761 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 742 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 742, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 742 was the 15th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#205, September 15, 2021): cut-off +10, invitations 521 → 761.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #205 | September 15, 2021 | 521 | 732 |
| #203 | September 1, 2021 | 635 | 764 |
| #201 | August 18, 2021 | 463 | 751 |
| #199 | August 4, 2021 | 512 | 760 |
| #197 | July 21, 2021 | 462 | 734 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #206?+
742. IRCC invited 761 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 29, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 742.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #206?+
July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC. Candidates with exactly 742 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #206?+
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.