Express Entry draw #219
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 30, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #219 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 30, 2022. IRCC issued 919 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 785, 31 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#218).
CRS cut-off
785
+31 vs previous PNP draw (#218)
Invitations
919
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #219 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 30, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 919 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 785 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 15, 2021 at 20:23:16 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 785, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 15, 2021 at 20:23:16 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 28, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 810 | |
| 501-600 | 6,391 | |
| 451-500 | 49,555 | |
| 491-500 | 3,406 | |
| 481-490 | 6,677 | |
| 471-480 | 15,298 | |
| 461-470 | 13,584 | |
| 451-460 | 10,590 | |
| 401-450 | 48,609 | |
| 441-450 | 10,034 | |
| 431-440 | 10,576 | |
| 421-430 | 7,877 | |
| 411-420 | 9,555 | |
| 401-410 | 10,567 | |
| 351-400 | 59,500 | |
| 301-350 | 31,148 | |
| 0-300 | 4,911 | |
| Total | 200,924 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 785 was the 11th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#218, March 16, 2022): cut-off +31, invitations 924 → 919.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 14, 2022 and March 28, 2022, the pool changed by +4,232 profiles overall and +413 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #218 | March 16, 2022 | 924 | 754 |
| #217 | March 2, 2022 | 1,047 | 761 |
| #216 | February 16, 2022 | 1,082 | 710 |
| #215 | February 2, 2022 | 1,070 | 674 |
| #214 | January 19, 2022 | 1,036 | 745 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #219?+
785. IRCC invited 919 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 30, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 785.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #219?+
November 15, 2021 at 20:23:16 UTC. Candidates with exactly 785 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #219?+
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.