Draw #181

Express Entry draw #181 was held on April 1, 2021, issuing 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 432.

The CRS cutoff dropped 17 points compared to the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 432 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.