Express Entry draw #221
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 27, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #221 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 27, 2022. IRCC issued 829 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 772, 10 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#220).
CRS cut-off
772
-10 vs previous PNP draw (#220)
Invitations
829
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #221 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 27, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 829 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 772 |
| Tie-breaking rule | March 24, 2022 at 8:00:50 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 772, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before March 24, 2022 at 8:00:50 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 27, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 747 | |
| 501-600 | 6,577 | |
| 451-500 | 50,330 | |
| 491-500 | 3,498 | |
| 481-490 | 6,826 | |
| 471-480 | 15,382 | |
| 461-470 | 13,851 | |
| 451-460 | 10,773 | |
| 401-450 | 49,092 | |
| 441-450 | 10,117 | |
| 431-440 | 10,685 | |
| 421-430 | 8,012 | |
| 411-420 | 9,615 | |
| 401-410 | 10,663 | |
| 351-400 | 60,456 | |
| 301-350 | 31,705 | |
| 0-300 | 4,866 | |
| Total | 203,773 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 772 was the 9th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#220, April 13, 2022): cut-off -10, invitations 787 → 829.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 11, 2022 and April 27, 2022, the pool changed by +2,849 profiles overall and +123 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #220 | April 13, 2022 | 787 | 782 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #221?+
772. IRCC invited 829 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 27, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 772.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #221?+
March 24, 2022 at 8:00:50 UTC. Candidates with exactly 772 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #221?+
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.