Express Entry draw #212
Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 22, 2021.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #212 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 22, 2021. IRCC issued 746 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 720, 22 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#211).
CRS cut-off
720
+22 vs previous PNP draw (#211)
Invitations
746
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #212 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 22, 2021 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 746 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 720 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 24, 2021 at 16:56:42 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 720, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 24, 2021 at 16:56:42 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 720 was the 7th lowest of 25 PNP draws in 2021 (average 736).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#211, December 10, 2021): cut-off +22, invitations 1,032 → 746.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #211 | December 10, 2021 | 1,032 | 698 |
| #210 | November 24, 2021 | 613 | 737 |
| #209 | November 10, 2021 | 775 | 685 |
| #208 | October 27, 2021 | 681 | 744 |
| #207 | October 13, 2021 | 681 | 720 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #212?+
720. IRCC invited 746 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on December 22, 2021; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 720.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #212?+
November 24, 2021 at 16:56:42 UTC. Candidates with exactly 720 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #212?+
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.