Express Entry draw #179

Express Entry draw #179, held on March 18, 2021, invited 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 449.

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

Round details

Round: #179
Date: March 18, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 5,000
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 449
Tie-breaking rule: February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 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 #179 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#179	#176	Change
Date	March 18, 2021	February 13, 2021	33 days later
Minimum CRS score	449	75	+374
Invitations issued	5,000	27,332	−22,332

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