IRCC Issued 733 ITAs in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw for Skilled Candidates

Canada has announced another Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program. The PNP draw gives qualified professionals another opportunity to get closer to permanent residency.

Moreover, this Express Entry draw is the 19th PNP-specific draw of the year. It highlights Canada's continuous efforts to recruit skilled workers to satisfy the labour market requirements.

For many candidates, getting a Provincial Nomination significantly increases their chances of receiving an ITA under the Express Entry Program. The latest results offer valuable insights into the required scores, current immigration priorities and selection patterns.

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Express Entry Latest Draw : September 28, 2026

IRCC recently released its latest Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program to recruit skilled professionals who wish to establish their life and career in Canada.

• Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
• Number of invitations issued: 733
• Rank required to be invited to apply: 733 or above
• Date and time of round: September 28, 2026 at 10:41:06 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 725
• Tie-breaking rule: September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 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 PNP- Specific Draws in 2026

Express Entry system is a points-based immigration program that assesses the aspiring applicant’s profile based on certain factors, including:

• Age
• Work Experience
• Language proficiency
• Qualification

Express Entry is one of the most preferred and fastest pathways to immigrate to Canada.

The Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws help the territories and provinces choose skilled professionals who can contribute to the economy. For example, a province might emphasize certain professions such as construction, IT, healthcare and many more.

IRCC has conducted multiple PNP selection rounds in 2025, and so far 9,270 ITA’s have been invited to apply for PR under this category.

As Express Entry draws continue, applicants with high CRS scores and additional factors such as

• French language proficiency
• Provincial nominations stand a better chance of getting an ITA.

Those seeking to apply for Canada permanent residency should keep themselves updated with the future Express Entry draws. They should improve their profiles and explore other pathways to boost their chances of getting Canada PR in 2026.

Currently, 80% of Canada PR applications through the Express Entry program are processed within six months.

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Source: canada.ca

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