Express Entry draw #177

Express Entry draw #177, held on March 8, 2021, invited 671 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a minimum CRS score of 739.

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

Round details

Round: #177
Date: March 8, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Provincial Nominee Program
Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations issued: 671
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 739
Tie-breaking rule: February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 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 #177 compared with the previous Provincial Nominee Program round
Measure	#177	#175	Change
Date	March 8, 2021	February 10, 2021	26 days later
Minimum CRS score	739	720	+19
Invitations issued	671	654	+17

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