Express Entry draw #174

Express Entry draw #174, held on January 21, 2021, invited 4,626 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 454.

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

Round details

Round: #174
Date: January 21, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 4,626
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 454
Tie-breaking rule: July 23, 2020 at 17:32:00 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 #174 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#174	#172	Change
Date	January 21, 2021	January 7, 2021	14 days later
Minimum CRS score	454	461	−7
Invitations issued	4,626	4,750	−124

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