Express Entry draw #209
Provincial Nominee Program round held on November 10, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #209 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on November 10, 2021. IRCC issued 775 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 685, 59 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#208).
CRS cut-off
685
-59 vs previous PNP draw (#208)
Invitations
775
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #209 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 10, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 775 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 685 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 12, 2021 at 20:05:46 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 685, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 12, 2021 at 20:05:46 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 685 was the 2nd lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#208, October 27, 2021): cut-off -59, invitations 681 → 775.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #208 | October 27, 2021 | 681 | 744 |
| #207 | October 13, 2021 | 681 | 720 |
| #206 | September 29, 2021 | 761 | 742 |
| #205 | September 15, 2021 | 521 | 732 |
| #203 | September 1, 2021 | 635 | 764 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #209?+
685. IRCC invited 775 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on November 10, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 685.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #209?+
August 12, 2021 at 20:05:46 UTC. Candidates with exactly 685 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #209?+
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.