08/05/2026
Express Entry Draw β Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
ποΈ Date of draw: August 4, 2026 at 10:39:04 UTC
π¨ Invitations issued: 507
π CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 768
π― Rank required to receive an invitation: 507 or above
β³ Tie-breaking rule: May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC
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Who received invitations?
Candidates in the Express Entry pool who had received a provincial or territorial nomination through an Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream and met the minimum CRS score of 768 were invited to apply for permanent residence.
π Eligibility for Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
To be considered in this draw, candidates must:
Have a valid Express Entry profile.
Receive a provincial or territorial nomination under an Enhanced (Express Entry-linked) PNP stream.
Continue to meet the eligibility requirements of at least one Express Entry program:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Satisfy the eligibility criteria established by the nominating province or territory.
π‘ Did you know?
An Express Entry-aligned provincial nomination awards 600 additional CRS points, significantly increasing a candidate's chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
βΉοΈ If multiple candidates had the same CRS score of 768, IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule, giving priority to candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles on or before May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC.
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