Express Entry draw #171

Express Entry draw #171, held on January 6, 2021, invited 250 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a minimum CRS score of 813.

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

Round details

Round: #171
Date: January 6, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Provincial Nominee Program
Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations issued: 250
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 813
Tie-breaking rule: November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 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 Provincial Nominee Program round

Round #171 compared with the previous Provincial Nominee Program round
Measure	#171	#160	Change
Date	January 6, 2021	August 19, 2020	140 days later
Minimum CRS score	813	771	+42
Invitations issued	250	600	−350

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