Express Entry draw #173

Express Entry draw #173, held on January 20, 2021, invited 374 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a minimum CRS score of 741.

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

Round details

Round: #173
Date: January 20, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Provincial Nominee Program
Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations issued: 374
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 741
Tie-breaking rule: September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 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 #173 compared with the previous Provincial Nominee Program round
Measure	#173	#171	Change
Date	January 20, 2021	January 6, 2021	14 days later
Minimum CRS score	741	813	−72
Invitations issued	374	250	+124

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