Express Entry draw #172

Express Entry draw #172, held on January 7, 2021, invited 4,750 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 461.

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

Round details

Round: #172
Date: January 7, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 4,750
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 461
Tie-breaking rule: September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 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 #172 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#172	#161	Change
Date	January 7, 2021	August 20, 2020	140 days later
Minimum CRS score	461	454	+7
Invitations issued	4,750	3,300	+1,450

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