Express Entry draw #215
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 2, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #215 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 2, 2022. IRCC issued 1,070 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 674, 71 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#214).
CRS cut-off
674
-71 vs previous PNP draw (#214)
Invitations
1,070
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #215 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,070 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 674 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 18 2021 at 05:05:15 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 674, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 18 2021 at 05:05:15 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 31, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 983 | |
| 501-600 | 5,201 | |
| 451-500 | 47,441 | |
| 491-500 | 2,811 | |
| 481-490 | 6,205 | |
| 471-480 | 14,847 | |
| 461-470 | 13,132 | |
| 451-460 | 10,446 | |
| 401-450 | 47,428 | |
| 441-450 | 9,753 | |
| 431-440 | 10,165 | |
| 421-430 | 7,697 | |
| 411-420 | 9,199 | |
| 401-410 | 10,614 | |
| 351-400 | 59,039 | |
| 301-350 | 31,734 | |
| 0-300 | 5,834 | |
| Total | 197,660 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 674 was the lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#214, January 19, 2022): cut-off -71, invitations 1,036 → 1,070.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 17, 2022 and January 31, 2022, the pool changed by +975 profiles overall and +179 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #214 | January 19, 2022 | 1,036 | 745 |
| #213 | January 5, 2022 | 392 | 808 |
| #212 | December 22, 2021 | 746 | 720 |
| #211 | December 10, 2021 | 1,032 | 698 |
| #210 | November 24, 2021 | 613 | 737 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #215?+
674. IRCC invited 1,070 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 2, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 674.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #215?+
February 18 2021 at 05:05:15 UTC. Candidates with exactly 674 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #215?+
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.