Express Entry draw #220
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 13, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #220 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 13, 2022. IRCC issued 787 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 782, 3 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#219).
CRS cut-off
782
-3 vs previous PNP draw (#219)
Invitations
787
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #220 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 13, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 787 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 782 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 07, 2022 at 16:31:21 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 782, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 07, 2022 at 16:31:21 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 11, 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 782 was the 10th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#219, March 30, 2022): cut-off -3, invitations 919 → 787.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 28, 2022 and April 11, 2022, the pool changed by +0 profiles overall and +0 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #219 | March 30, 2022 | 919 | 785 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #220?+
782. IRCC invited 787 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 13, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 782.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #220?+
April 07, 2022 at 16:31:21 UTC. Candidates with exactly 782 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #220?+
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.