What This Draw Means
In Draw #187, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 401 and issued 4,147 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on May 13, 2021. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 401 or higher received an invitation to submit a permanent residence application.
This was a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, targeting candidates with recent skilled work experience in Canada. CEC applicants typically have the fastest processing times, with a median of about 58 days from application to confirmation of permanent residence.
This draw's cutoff was 74 points below the category average of 475, indicating a more favorable round for candidates. Lower cutoffs like this can result from IRCC issuing a larger number of invitations or from seasonal fluctuations in the candidate pool.
Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those not invited remain in the pool for up to 12 months and will be considered in future draws.
Each Express Entry draw has specific parameters set by IRCC, including the minimum CRS score, the number of invitations issued, and any program or category restrictions. Understanding these details helps candidates assess where they stand in the pool.