Express Entry Draw: 380 PNP Candidates Invited with 798 CRS Score
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held a targeted Express Entry draw on May 11, 2026, issuing 380 invitations to apply for permanent residence. This round specifically selected candidates who hold a provincial nomination.
Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw Details
The federal government continues to invite candidates from the Express Entry pool in specific rounds. The May 11 draw targeted the Provincial Nominee Program exclusively. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score for this round was 798. Officials issued exactly 380 invitations during this draw. Candidates needed a rank of 380 or above to receive an invitation. The draw took place at exactly 11:06:08 UTC. The department applied a tie-breaking rule for this round. The designated timestamp was January 07, 2026, at 05:23:31 UTC. If multiple candidates shared the lowest score, the system used the date and time they submitted their profiles to determine the cut-off.
| Draw Category | Date and Time | Invitations Issued | CRS Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | May 11, 2026 at 11:06:08 UTC | 380 | 798 |
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Understanding Program-Specific Rounds
The government holds different types of invitation rounds throughout the year. Program-specific rounds invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a particular Express Entry program. In this case, the round specifically selected Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Candidates must hold a valid provincial or territorial nomination to qualify for this type of draw. The system ranks candidates based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System. A provincial nomination adds a significant number of points to a candidate's base score. This addition naturally leads to a higher cut-off score in these specific draws.
Future Invitations and the Express Entry Pool
The government will continue to invite candidates with provincial or territorial nominations. These candidates may receive invitations through general rounds or specific Provincial Nominee Program rounds. General rounds invite top-ranking candidates eligible for any of the three programs managed through the system. Category-based rounds invite candidates based on specific economic goals established by the Minister. Candidates must qualify for at least one of the three managed programs to enter the pool. The system ranks them based on their points. Only the highest-ranking profiles receive invitations to apply for permanent residence.