Canada has announced another Express Entry draw. The latest selection round was held on September 14, 2026, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inviting 576 candidates to apply for permanent residence.
The latest draw was conducted under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 734 to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
The latest draw highlights the continued importance of provincial nominations for Express Entry candidates. A provincial nomination can provide a significant boost to a candidate’s CRS score and substantially improve their chances of receiving an ITA for permanent residence.
Express Entry Latest Draw Results 2026
IRCC held the latest Express Entry PNP draw on September 14, 2026, inviting 576 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 734.
Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Date and time: September 14, 2026 at 10:26:01 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 734
- Number of invitations issued: 576
- Rank needed: 576 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest CRS score, the cut-off is determined according to the date and time when candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles.
What Does the Latest Express Entry Draw Mean for Candidates?
The latest PNP draw demonstrates that candidates with a provincial nomination continue to have a strong advantage in the Express Entry system.
A provincial nomination through an Express Entry-linked PNP stream provides candidates with an additional 600 CRS points. This can significantly increase their overall CRS score and place them much higher in the Express Entry pool.
With a CRS cutoff of 734, candidates who received a provincial nomination were able to reach the required score and receive an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Who is Eligible for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry Draw?
Candidates may be considered for an Express Entry-linked PNP draw if they meet the eligibility requirements of a participating province or territory and have a valid Express Entry profile.
Generally, candidates must also qualify for at least one of the federal Express Entry programs, including:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
In addition, applicants must meet the requirements of the specific provincial nomination stream. These requirements can vary and may include:
- Educational qualifications
- Professional work experience
- Language proficiency
- Occupation or work experience
- Employment offer
- Connection or ties to the province
- Other provincial eligibility requirements
Once a candidate receives an Express Entry-linked provincial nomination, 600 additional CRS points are added to their profile.
This substantial CRS boost can greatly improve a candidate’s ranking and increase their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in a subsequent PNP draw.
Latest Express Entry PNP Draw at a Glance
| Express Entry Draw Details | Latest Result |
|---|---|
| Draw Number | 442 |
| Draw Type | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Invitations Issued | 576 |
| Minimum CRS Score | 734 |
| Rank Required | 576 or above |
| Tie-Breaking Date | August 29, 2026 |
| Tie-Breaking Time | 21:39:50 UTC |
The September 14 draw is the latest PNP-specific Express Entry selection round announced by IRCC. With 576 Invitations to Apply issued, eligible provincial nominees continue to benefit from the significant CRS advantage provided by a provincial nomination.
