Canada has invited 576 ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program with a CRS of 734
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 576 Invitations to Apply for the Provincial Nominee Program in the #442 Express Entry draw. Throughout the year 2026, Canada has conducted 54 Express Entry draws and 18 PNP draws as of September 14, 2026. IRCC's 2026 Express Entry draws focus on skilled professionals, occupation-specific draws, and category-specific draws to strengthen the country’s economy.
Strategic Overview of the latest draw
Eligibility Criteria for the Latest Express Entry Draw
To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must maintain a valid Express Entry profile under one of the three economic programs:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
Candidates must have at least 6 months of full-time relevant work experience or 1 year in the healthcare and social services field.
To receive an invitation to apply, candidates need to obtain a minimum CRS score of 734.
In the event of a tie among applicants with identical scores, those who submitted their profiles prior to August 29, 2026, at 21:39:50 UTC will be prioritized for an ITA.
What is the significance of the latest Express Entry draw for immigrants?
The latest Express Entry draw was held on September 14, 2026, and targeted candidates seeking PR through the PNP pathway. Provincial Nominee Program is one of the most popular pathways to relocate to Canada because you get a boost of 600 CRS points once you receive the provincial nomination from the authorities to attach it to your Express Entry profile and file for a Permanent Residency application.
Typically, you have 30 calendar days to accept and 60 days to submit the application, so this is a great chance for immigrants to apply for Canadian PR and submit their profile on the portal [to check their eligibility for Canadian immigration] if they plan to relocate to Canada for work or have secured formal employment in a specific province.
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