Express Entry draw #222
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 11, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #222 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 11, 2022. IRCC issued 545 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 753, 19 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#221).
CRS cut-off
753
-19 vs previous PNP draw (#221)
Invitations
545
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #222 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 545 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 753 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 15, 2021 at 20:32:57 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 753, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 15, 2021 at 20:32:57 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 9, 2022. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 635 | |
| 501-600 | 7,193 | |
| 451-500 | 52,684 | |
| 491-500 | 3,749 | |
| 481-490 | 7,237 | |
| 471-480 | 16,027 | |
| 461-470 | 14,466 | |
| 451-460 | 11,205 | |
| 401-450 | 50,811 | |
| 441-450 | 10,484 | |
| 431-440 | 11,030 | |
| 421-430 | 8,393 | |
| 411-420 | 9,945 | |
| 401-410 | 10,959 | |
| 351-400 | 62,341 | |
| 301-350 | 32,590 | |
| 0-300 | 4,839 | |
| Total | 211,093 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 753 was the 6th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#221, April 27, 2022): cut-off -19, invitations 829 → 545.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 27, 2022 and May 9, 2022, the pool changed by +7,320 profiles overall and +504 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #221 | April 27, 2022 | 829 | 772 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #222?+
753. IRCC invited 545 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 11, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 753.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #222?+
December 15, 2021 at 20:32:57 UTC. Candidates with exactly 753 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #222?+
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.