Draw #198

Express Entry draw #198 was held on July 22, 2021, issuing 4,500 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class category with a minimum CRS score of 357.

The CRS cutoff dropped 12 points compared to the previous Canadian Experience Class draw, suggesting increased competition relief or larger pool capacity.

A cutoff of 357 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.