Latest Express Entry Draw Invites PNP Candidates
Canada has invited 473 candidates in the latest Express Entry PNP draw, with a minimum CRS score of 795 required. While the cut-off remains high, this is typical for PNP rounds due to the 600-point boost from a provincial nomination.
This was the eighth PNP draw of 2026 and the largest since January, with invitation numbers increasing compared to earlier rounds this month. While draw sizes have generally been smaller this year, nearly all candidates with a provincial nomination continue to receive invitations.
For Express Entry candidates, this reinforces that a provincial nomination remains one of the strongest ways to secure permanent residence in Canada.
We’ve broken down the latest draw details, what the higher cut-off could mean, and what this may signal for candidates planning their PR pathway in 2026.
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