Canada Invites 473 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued hundreds of invitations through the Express Entry draw. Once again, Canada focuses on selecting provincial nominees for permanent residence.

However, today's draw is the twenty-fourth Express Entry selection of 2026. In the latest Express Entry draw, Canada increased the CRS cut-off score by 9 points and the number of invitations by 145.

So far, IRCC has invited 3,736 skilled candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program-based Express Entry draw.

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Latest Express Entry Draw Results

Canada released the latest Express Entry draw on April 27, 2026, inviting 473 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 795.

• Date and time: April 27, 2026 at 10:47:44 UTC
• Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
• Number of ITAs Issued: 473
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 795
• Tie-Breaking Rule: April 13, 2026, at 23:10:05 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

A detailed overview of Express Entry PNP draws in 2026 reflects Canada’s continued focus on selecting skilled talent through provincial nominations, with a total of 3,736 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued so far this year.

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Express Entry Draw Breakdown

Below is a detailed breakdown of Express Entry draws, highlighting the number of invitations issued across categories and the draw frequency.

Express Entry Next Draw Prediction

Predicting the next Express Entry draw involves analyzing IRCC's recent behaviour as of April 28, 2026.

According to the IRCC, the recently observed pattern of the year, the next round is likely in early May 2026, around May 11. IRCC has been conducting draws in clusters, typically on Monday and Wednesday, indicating a more structured, frequent schedule.

With a Provincial Nominee Program draw already held on April 27, the current period marks a high-activity window.

This suggests that additional draws, including category-based or Canadian Experience Class rounds, may follow soon, offering increased opportunities for eligible candidates.

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Source: canada.ca

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