Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify for this round, candidates were required to meet the following criteria:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742
- An Express Entry profile submitted before October 5, 2025, at 8:35 p.m. (UTC)
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: March 16, 2026
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations: 362
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 742
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| 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 |
This marks the 15th Express Entry draw of 2026 and the sixth PNP-specific draw held so far this year.
Focus on In-Canada Candidates Continues
In 2026, IRCC has continued to prioritize candidates already in Canada, particularly those with provincial nominations or Canadian work experience.
So far this year, Express Entry draws have been distributed across multiple categories:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 6 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
What This Means for Applicants
The latest draw highlights Canada’s continued focus on selecting candidates who can quickly integrate into the workforce, especially those already contributing to the economy. PNP candidates remain a key priority due to their alignment with regional labor market needs.
