Canada has conducted its latest Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw was officially released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and continues Canada’s focus on selecting skilled immigrants through provincial pathways.
| Draw Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Draw Type | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| Invitations Issued (ITAs) | 380 |
| CRS Cut-Off Score | 798 |
| Rank Required | 380 or above |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | January 07, 2026 at 05:23:31 UTC |
| Draw Number | Express Entry Draw #415 |
Source: Official IRCC Express Entry rounds page.
The latest Express Entry round targeted candidates who already had a provincial nomination under Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points, which is why PNP draws usually have much higher CRS cut-off scores compared to other draw types.
A total of 380 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this round, while the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 798.
Many candidates are surprised by the CRS score of 798. However, this does not mean applicants needed a core score near 800.
Provincial nominees automatically receive:
For example:
This is why PNP draw scores are usually much higher than CEC or category-based draws.
IRCC uses a tie-breaking rule when multiple candidates have the same CRS score.
For this draw, candidates with:
were invited first.
Canada has continued conducting different types of Express Entry draws throughout 2026, including:
This shows Canada’s ongoing focus on category-based immigration and labour market needs.
Candidates currently in the Express Entry pool should:
For many applicants, a provincial nomination remains one of the strongest pathways to Canadian permanent residence.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Latest Draw Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Draw Category | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| ITAs Issued | 380 |
| CRS Cut-Off | 798 |
| Tie-Break Rule | January 07, 2026 |
| Draw Number | #415 |
Official IRCC Page: IRCC Express Entry Rounds of Invitations
