Express Entry draw #198

Express Entry draw #198, held on July 22, 2021, invited 4,500 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class with a minimum CRS score of 357.

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

Round details

Round: #198
Date: July 22, 2021 (all 2021 rounds)
Round type (as published): Canadian Experience Class
Category: Canadian Experience Class
Invitations issued: 4,500
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 357
Tie-breaking rule: February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 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 #198 compared with the previous Canadian Experience Class round
Measure	#198	#196	Change
Date	July 22, 2021	July 8, 2021	14 days later
Minimum CRS score	357	369	−12
Invitations issued	4,500	4,500	0

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