July 2026 Express Entry Draw: 511 PNP Invitations, CRS 744
We invite candidates from the pool to apply in rounds throughout the year. We choose them based on points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
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Latest round
The most recent draw targets the Provincial Nominee Program.
- Date and time: July 20, 2026 at 10:34:30 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 744
- Number of invitations issued: 511
- Rank needed: 511 or above
- Tie-breaking rule: May 26, 2026 at 18:11:36 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
You can see the full text of the Ministerial Instruction online. The government also released the CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool as of July 19, 2026.
Previous rounds of invitations
Check the scores of previous rounds to see how likely you are to get an invitation in the next round.
How the rounds work
- We choose the type of round we’ll hold.
- We decide the number of candidates we need to invite.
- We identify the highest-ranking candidates from the pool who are eligible for the chosen round type.
- We invite these candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Types of rounds of invitations
We hold different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.
1. General rounds of invitations
We invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry.
2. Program-specific rounds of invitations
We invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program.
For example, if we’re holding a round specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), we would only invite candidates who are eligible for the PNP.
3. Category-based rounds of invitations
The Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. We then invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category.
You must be eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry to be placed in the pool.
Candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination
We’ll continue to invite candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination through general and Provincial Nominee Program-specific rounds.
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