Express Entry draw #161

Express Entry draw #161, held on August 20, 2020, invited 3,300 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 454.

Source: IRCC, data as of October 27, 2026.

Round details

Round: #161
Date: August 20, 2020 (all 2020 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 3,300
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 454
Tie-breaking rule: July 27, 2020 at 17:05:11 UTC When several candidates had the minimum score, those who submitted their Express Entry profile before this date and time were invited.

Change from the previous Canadian Experience Class round

Round #161 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#161	#157	Change
Date	August 20, 2020	July 23, 2020	28 days later
Minimum CRS score	454	445	+9
Invitations issued	3,300	3,343	−43

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