Draw #196

Express Entry draw #196 was held on July 8, 2021, issuing 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 369.

The CRS cutoff rose 12 points from the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category. The number of invitations decreased by 1,500 compared to the previous round.

A cutoff of 369 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.