Express Entry draw #216
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 16, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #216 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 16, 2022. IRCC issued 1,082 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 710, 36 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#215).
CRS cut-off
710
+36 vs previous PNP draw (#215)
Invitations
1,082
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #216 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,082 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 710 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 07, 2021 at 11:36:55 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 710, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 07, 2021 at 11:36:55 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 15, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 1,099 | |
| 501-600 | 5,440 | |
| 451-500 | 47,721 | |
| 491-500 | 2,921 | |
| 481-490 | 6,289 | |
| 471-480 | 14,775 | |
| 461-470 | 13,273 | |
| 451-460 | 10,463 | |
| 401-450 | 47,509 | |
| 441-450 | 9,715 | |
| 431-440 | 10,229 | |
| 421-430 | 7,675 | |
| 411-420 | 9,292 | |
| 401-410 | 10,598 | |
| 351-400 | 59,011 | |
| 301-350 | 31,545 | |
| 0-300 | 5,736 | |
| Total | 198,061 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 710 was the 2nd lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#215, February 2, 2022): cut-off +36, invitations 1,070 → 1,082.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 31, 2022 and February 15, 2022, the pool changed by +401 profiles overall and +355 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #215 | February 2, 2022 | 1,070 | 674 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #216?+
710. IRCC invited 1,082 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 16, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 710.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #216?+
October 07, 2021 at 11:36:55 UTC. Candidates with exactly 710 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #216?+
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.