Express Entry draw #178

Express Entry draw #178, held on March 17, 2021, invited 183 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program with a minimum CRS score of 682.

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

Round details

Round: #178
Date: March 17, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Provincial Nominee Program
Category: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations issued: 183
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 682
Tie-breaking rule: March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 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 #178 compared with the previous Provincial Nominee Program round
Measure	#178	#177	Change
Date	March 17, 2021	March 8, 2021	9 days later
Minimum CRS score	682	739	−57
Invitations issued	183	671	−488

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