Express Entry Draw #172
January 7, 2021 — Canadian Experience Class
Program Type
This was a targeted Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, inviting only candidates with eligible Canadian work experience.
What This Draw Means
In Draw #172, IRCC invited 4,750 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum CRS score required was 461.
Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this round had 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Once submitted, Express Entry applications are typically processed within 6 months.
A cutoff of 461 is considered moderate, accessible to candidates with solid work experience and language scores without necessarily needing a provincial nomination.
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