Express Entry draw #223
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 25, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #223 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 25, 2022. IRCC issued 590 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 741, 12 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#222).
CRS cut-off
741
-12 vs previous PNP draw (#222)
Invitations
590
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #223 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 590 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 741 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 02, 2022 at 12:29:53 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 741, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 02, 2022 at 12:29:53 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 741 was the 3rd lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#222, May 11, 2022): cut-off -12, invitations 545 → 590.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #222 | May 11, 2022 | 545 | 753 |
| #221 | April 27, 2022 | 829 | 772 |
| #220 | April 13, 2022 | 787 | 782 |
| #219 | March 30, 2022 | 919 | 785 |
| #218 | March 16, 2022 | 924 | 754 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #223?+
741. IRCC invited 590 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 25, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 741.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #223?+
February 02, 2022 at 12:29:53 UTC. Candidates with exactly 741 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #223?+
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.