Canada Sends 334 PR Invitations in Second Consecutive PNP Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the second consecutive Provincial Nominee Program that focused on Express Entry. This draw continues its active push to invite skilled immigrants for permanent residency.

However, this is the twenty-eighth and the second draw of May 2026. This latest Express Entry draw invites candidates with a provincial nomination. It once again highlights the importance of an enhanced PP stream in Canada’s immigration system.

Through the Express Entry draw, Canada held 11 draws and invited 4,450 skilled candidates to apply for permanent residency.

Latest Express Entry Draw Results

Canada released the latest Express Entry draw on May 25, 2026, inviting 334 skilled candidates with a minimum CRS score of 805.

• Date of Round: May 25, 2026
• Type of Draw: Provincial Nominee Program
• Number of ITAs Issued: 334
• CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 805
• Tie-Breaking Rule: October 16, 2025, at 18:16:33 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.

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Express Entry Draw Summary of May 2026

Canada issued a total of 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across two Provincial Nominee Program draws held in May 2026, showing continued focus on PNP candidates under the Express Entry system.

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Express Entry Draw 2026 Breakdown

Canada has issued a total of 72,341 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through 28 Express Entry draws so far, with the Canadian Experience Class and French-language categories receiving the most invitations.

Which Express Entry Categories are Active in 2026?

In 2026, Canada's Express Entry system continues to focus on category-based selection for candidates seeking to apply for Canada PR. This system targets candidates who can meet the needs of the labour market and support the province's economic growth.

In 2026, the active categories are:

• French-language proficiency
• Healthcare and social services occupations
• Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations
• Trade occupations
• Education occupations
• Transport occupations
• Physicians with Canadian work experience
• Senior managers with Canadian work experience
• Researchers with Canadian work experience
• Skilled military recruits

However, recent updates also show Canada shifting its focus toward highly targeted immigration selection rather than general draws. This approach allows IRCC to invite candidates with specific federal skilled worker program and experience that match the country’s workforce demands.

As a result, applicants working in priority sectors now have a better chance of receiving permanent residency invitations, even with comparatively lower CRS scores.

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Source: canada.ca

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