Express Entry draw #208
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 27, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #208 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 27, 2021. IRCC issued 681 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 744, 24 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#207).
CRS cut-off
744
+24 vs previous PNP draw (#207)
Invitations
681
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #208 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 27, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 681 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 744 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 7 at 16:38:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 744, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 7 at 16:38:21 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 744 was the 17th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#207, October 13, 2021): cut-off +24, invitations 681 → 681.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #207 | October 13, 2021 | 681 | 720 |
| #206 | September 29, 2021 | 761 | 742 |
| #205 | September 15, 2021 | 521 | 732 |
| #203 | September 1, 2021 | 635 | 764 |
| #201 | August 18, 2021 | 463 | 751 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #208?+
744. IRCC invited 681 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 27, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 744.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #208?+
October 7 at 16:38:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 744 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #208?+
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.