IRCC issued 955 ITAs in the First Express Entry Draw in June 2026

IRCC issued 955 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the latest express entry draw with a focus on work experience. Due to lower ITA issues, the Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) stands significantly higher at 730. It is the first draw since May, and the 31st Express Entry draw of 2026 by IRCC.

Here are the key details of the Express Entry Draw:

The last draw was conducted on May 28, 2026, by IRCC, inviting 4,500 ITAs for francophone professionals seeking careers and PR in Canada. The draw had a minimum of 409 CRS due to the high number of invitations, indicating targeted immigration based on language proficiency.

How does the latest Express Entry draw impact immigration?

IRCC frequently issues invitations under different draw categories for candidates seeking Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. In 2026, the immigration department issued 79,841 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), reflecting the federal government’s strong focus on hiring global professionals in various in-demand sectors and job roles.

Invitations for the Provincial Nominee Program indicate an active focus on addressing regional workforce shortages across the 11 provinces by selecting professionals who meet each province’s job-sector demands and economic goals.

While there have been fewer issues for PNP under the latest Express Entry Draw, this doesn’t indicate a decline in demand for workers. The lower invitations can be attributed to various factors, such as targeted selections across multiple programs; the limited focus area of PNP draws; Immigration Planning Levels 2026; and Canada’s immigration strategy with program-specific draws and varied numbers of invites.

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