Express Entry draw #241
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 15, 2023.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #241 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 15, 2023. IRCC issued 699 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 791, 58 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#239).
CRS cut-off
791
+58 vs previous PNP draw (#239)
Invitations
699
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #241 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 15, 2023 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 699 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 791 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 08, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 791, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 08, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 15, 2023. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 725 | |
| 501-600 | 1,415 | |
| 451-500 | 64,315 | |
| 491-500 | 1,226 | |
| 481-490 | 11,895 | |
| 471-480 | 20,701 | |
| 461-470 | 17,058 | |
| 451-460 | 13,435 | |
| 401-450 | 60,559 | |
| 441-450 | 12,610 | |
| 431-440 | 13,230 | |
| 421-430 | 10,529 | |
| 411-420 | 11,680 | |
| 401-410 | 12,510 | |
| 351-400 | 70,932 | |
| 301-350 | 36,722 | |
| 0-300 | 5,596 | |
| Total | 240,264 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 791 was the highest of 5 PNP draws in 2023 (average 748).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#239, February 1, 2023): cut-off +58, invitations 893 → 699.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 1, 2023 and February 15, 2023, the pool changed by +849 profiles overall and -350 profiles above 500 points.
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #239 | February 1, 2023 | 893 | 733 |
| #225 | June 22, 2022 | 636 | 752 |
| #224 | June 8, 2022 | 932 | 796 |
| #223 | May 25, 2022 | 590 | 741 |
| #222 | May 11, 2022 | 545 | 753 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #241?+
791. IRCC invited 699 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 15, 2023; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 791.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #241?+
February 08, 2023, at 18:09:01 UTC. Candidates with exactly 791 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #241?+
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.