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Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of July with Lowest PNP CRS Cut-Off of 2026

Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of July with Lowest PNP CRS Cut-Off of 2026

Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of July with Lowest PNP CRS Cut-Off of 2026

Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of July, inviting 534 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The latest selection round recorded the lowest CRS cut-off score for a PNP draw in 2026, offering encouraging news for provincial nominees.

The draw was held on July 6, 2026, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Latest Draw Details 

  • Draw Date: July 6, 2026
  • Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
  • Number of Invitations: 534
  • Minimum CRS Score Required: 708

Express Entry Draws List 2026

DateDraw TypeMinimum CRSNumber of ITAs
July 6Provincial Nominee Program708534
June 25Healthcare and Social Services4754,000
June 24Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 223271
June 23Canadian Experience Class 5164,000
June 22Provincial Nominee Program 730955
May 28French Language Proficiency4094,500
May 27Canadian Experience Class5183,000
May 25Provincial Nominee Program805334
May 11Provincial Nominee Program798380
April 29French Language Proficiency4004,000
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French Language Proficiency 4194,000
April 14Canadian Experience Class5152,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program789324
April 2Trades4773,000
March 31Canadian Experience Class5092,250
March 30Provincial Nominee Program802356
March 18French Language Proficiency3934,000
March 17Canadian Experience Class5074,000
March 16Provincial Nominee Program742362
March 5 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience429250
March 4French Language Proficiency3975,500
March 3Canadian Experience Class5084,000
March 2Provincial Nominee Program 710264
February 20Healthcare and social services4674,000
February 19 Physicians with Canadian work experience169391
February 17Canadian Experience Class5086,000
February 16Provincial Nominee Program789279
February 6French Language Proficiency4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

Lowest PNP CRS Score This Year

The CRS cut-off of 708 is the lowest score recorded in a Provincial Nominee Program draw in 2026. It is also the lowest PNP cut-off since November 2025, indicating a positive trend for candidates who have received a provincial nomination.

Although PNP candidates automatically receive an additional 600 CRS points, a lower overall cut-off suggests improved opportunities for eligible applicants.

Express Entry Draw Trends in 2026

So far in 2026, IRCC has largely focused on candidates already living and working in Canada.

Most invitations have been issued through:

  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • French-language proficiency category
  • Healthcare and Social Services
  • Physicians with Canadian work experience
  • Trades occupations
  • Senior Managers with Canadian work experience

This reflects Canada’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages while supporting candidates with Canadian work experience and provincial nominations.

More Than 89,000 Invitations Issued This Year

As of July 2026, IRCC has conducted 35 Express Entry draws, issuing a total of 89,601 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

The distribution of invitations includes:

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 41,250 ITAs
  • French-language proficiency: 30,500 ITAs
  • Provincial Nominee Program: 5,939 ITAs
  • Healthcare and Social Services: 8,000 ITAs
  • Trades: 3,000 ITAs
  • Physicians with Canadian work experience: 662 ITAs
  • Senior Managers with Canadian work experience: 250 ITAs

What This Means for Immigration Candidates

The lower CRS score in the latest PNP draw is a positive sign for candidates nominated by Canadian provinces. As Canada continues conducting regular Express Entry draws, eligible applicants should keep their profiles updated and explore provincial nomination opportunities that can significantly improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.

Want to improve your chances of receiving an Express Entry invitation? Oasis Visas offers expert guidance on Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), CRS score improvement strategies, and permanent residence applications. Contact our immigration experts today and take the next step toward your Canadian dream.

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