380 Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest Express Entry Draw

A latest Express Entry draw was held in Canada for Provincial Nominee Program candidates at the start of this month. This latest round of invitations highlights Canada’s continued commitment to attracting highly skilled immigrants nominated by its provinces.

This marks the twenty-seventh Express Entry draw of 2026. Compared to the previous PNP-based draw, the CRS cut-off score increased by 3 points, while the number of invitations issued declined by 93.

So far in 2026, IRCC has invited 4,116 candidates through Provincial Nominee Program-based Express Entry draws.

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Latest Express Entry Draw Results

Canada released the latest Express Entry draw on May 11, 2026, inviting 380 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 798.

• Date of Round: May 11, 2026
• Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
• Number of ITAs Issued: 380
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 798
• Tie-Breaking Rule: January 07, 2026, at 05:23:31 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Express Entry PNP Draw Summary of 2026

Below is the complete summary of Provincial Nominee Program-based Express Entry draws conducted by IRCC in 2026. So far, a total of 4,116 ITAs have been issued across 10 PNP-based draws, with CRS scores ranging between 710 and 802.

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Express Entry Draw Breakdown

The table below presents a detailed breakdown of Express Entry invitations issued in 2026 by category and draw type.

The Canada Express Entry draws continue to evolve with each draw, reflecting changing preferences and trends. The recent draw results reveal continued importance and preference for Provincial Nominee Program applicants, as well as their excellent position in the process.

With competition being high and ever-changing, having a strong profile and submitting at the right time becomes crucial to receiving an invitation. Applicants are advised to maintain and update their profiles in line with prevailing trends to increase their chances in subsequent draws.

If you have aspirations of obtaining Canadian PR, knowing your eligibility and choosing the most appropriate pathway can be highly beneficial.

Source: canada.ca

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