Express Entry draw #188

Express Entry draw #188, held on May 20, 2021, invited 1,842 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 397.

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

Round details

Round: #188
Date: May 20, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 1,842
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 397
Tie-breaking rule: April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 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 #188 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#188	#187	Change
Date	May 20, 2021	May 13, 2021	7 days later
Minimum CRS score	397	401	−4
Invitations issued	1,842	4,147	−2,305

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