Draw #179

Express Entry draw #179 was held on March 18, 2021, issuing 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 449.

The CRS cutoff rose 374 points from the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 22,332 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 449 is relatively accessible for Canadian Experience Class draws. Candidates with moderate CRS profiles — such as a bachelor's degree, CLB 9+ in their first language, and 2-3 years of Canadian experience — could qualify.

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.