Express Entry draw #224
Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 8, 2022.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #224 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on June 8, 2022. IRCC issued 932 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 796, 55 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#223).
CRS cut-off
796
+55 vs previous PNP draw (#223)
Invitations
932
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #224 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 8, 2022 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 932 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 796 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 18, 2021 at 17:13:17 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 796, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 18, 2021 at 17:13:17 UTC were invited.
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 796 was the 12th lowest of 13 PNP draws in 2022 (average 756).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#223, May 25, 2022): cut-off +55, invitations 590 → 932.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #223 | May 25, 2022 | 590 | 741 |
| #222 | May 11, 2022 | 545 | 753 |
| #221 | April 27, 2022 | 829 | 772 |
| #220 | April 13, 2022 | 787 | 782 |
| #219 | March 30, 2022 | 919 | 785 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #224?+
796. IRCC invited 932 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on June 8, 2022; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 796.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #224?+
October 18, 2021 at 17:13:17 UTC. Candidates with exactly 796 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #224?+
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.