Canada conducted its latest Express Entry draw on September 28, 2026. The draw invited 733 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 725 to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Key Highlights
- Draw Date: September 28, 2026
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of ITAs Issued: 733
- Minimum CRS Score: 725
- Rank Needed: 733 or above
- Tie-Breaking Rule: September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC
The tie-breaking rule applies when multiple candidates have the same CRS score. In this draw, candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles before September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC received priority, provided they had the required CRS score.
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Why This Draw Matters
The September 28 Provincial Nominee Program draw highlights the role of provincial nomination in Canada’s Express Entry system. A provincial nomination can provide additional CRS points and may help eligible candidates receive an ITA for permanent residence.
Candidates interested in Canada’s Express Entry system should ensure that their occupation, work experience, language test results, education credentials and other profile information meet the applicable requirements.
Opportunities Through Provincial Nomination
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements of a participating Canadian province or territory may explore provincial nomination pathways that are aligned with Express Entry.
Receiving a provincial nomination through an Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Program can provide additional CRS points. Eligibility requirements and selection priorities can vary between provinces and individual PNP streams, so candidates should review the requirements applicable to their profile.
Keeping an Express Entry profile updated, maintaining valid language test results, accurately documenting education and work experience, and monitoring provincial nomination opportunities can help candidates stay prepared for future selection rounds.
What to Do If You Were Invited
Candidates who received an ITA in the September 28 draw should begin preparing their permanent residence application within the required 60-day period.
Applicants should ensure that all supporting documents, including language test results, work experience records, education credentials, police certificates and other required documentation, are complete and accurate before submitting their application.
If You Weren’t Invited
Candidates who did not receive an ITA can explore ways to improve their CRS score before future Express Entry draws. Depending on their circumstances, they may improve their language test results, gain additional eligible work experience, pursue further education or explore provincial nomination opportunities.
Candidates should also monitor upcoming Express Entry draws and provincial nomination programs, as selection criteria, invitation numbers and CRS requirements can vary between rounds.
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