Draw #176

Express Entry draw #176 was held on February 13, 2021, issuing 27,332 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 75.

The CRS cutoff dropped 379 points compared to the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity. IRCC also increased the invitation count by 22,706, signaling a broader intake for this round.

A cutoff of 75 is notably low for Express Entry, making this round accessible to a wide range of candidates including those without Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.

Canadian Experience Class draws target candidates with at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience within the past three years.

If your CRS score is within 30 points of this cutoff, focusing on language test improvement or gaining additional Canadian work experience could make the difference in an upcoming draw.