Express Entry draw #217
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 2, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #217 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 2, 2022. IRCC issued 1,047 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 761, 51 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#216).
CRS cut-off
761
+51 vs previous PNP draw (#216)
Invitations
1,047
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #217 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 2, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 1,047 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 761 |
| Tie-breaking rule | January 05, 2022 at 14:22:03 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 761, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before January 05, 2022 at 14:22:03 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 28, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 873 | |
| 501-600 | 5,563 | |
| 451-500 | 47,599 | |
| 491-500 | 2,989 | |
| 481-490 | 6,310 | |
| 471-480 | 14,759 | |
| 461-470 | 13,218 | |
| 451-460 | 10,323 | |
| 401-450 | 47,276 | |
| 441-450 | 9,736 | |
| 431-440 | 10,207 | |
| 421-430 | 7,633 | |
| 411-420 | 9,240 | |
| 401-410 | 10,460 | |
| 351-400 | 58,253 | |
| 301-350 | 31,018 | |
| 0-300 | 5,313 | |
| Total | 195,895 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 761 was the 8th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#216, February 16, 2022): cut-off +51, invitations 1,082 → 1,047.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 15, 2022 and February 28, 2022, the pool changed by -2,166 profiles overall and -103 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #216 | February 16, 2022 | 1,082 | 710 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #217?+
761. IRCC invited 1,047 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 2, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 761.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #217?+
January 05, 2022 at 14:22:03 UTC. Candidates with exactly 761 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #217?+
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.