The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently conducted an Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in this latest round.
Details of the Latest Express Entry Draw
To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802. Additionally, they needed to create their Express Entry profiles before 3:54 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on February 12, 2026.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2026
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-off Score | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and Social Services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
Distribution of ITAs in 2026
As of now, Canada has conducted 18 Express Entry selections in 2026. The distribution of issued ITAs from various draw types includes:
- Canadian Experience Class: 28,000 ITAs
- French-Language Proficiency: 18,000 ITAs
- Healthcare and Social Services: 4,000 ITAs
- Provincial Nominee Program: 2,939 ITAs
- Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 391 ITAs
- Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 250 ITAs
The IRCC’s recent focus has been on attracting candidates already residing in Canada, particularly those with provincial nominations or Canadian work experience.
