October 13, 2026 Express Entry Draw: 752 PNP Invitations, CRS 772
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 752 invitations to apply on October 13, 2026 at 10:25:58. This round selected candidates eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program. The lowest-ranked candidate invited held a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 772.
Latest round details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date and time | October 13, 2026 at 10:25:58 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| Invitations issued | 752 |
| Lowest-ranked CRS score | 772 |
| Rank required | 752 or above |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 |
The CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool is current as of October 12, 2026.
Why the CRS cut-off is 772
A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate's profile score. This PNP-specific round invited only candidates who already held a nomination from a province or territory.
The cut-off score of 772 reflects those 600 additional points added to a candidate's base score. Applicants did not need an original base score of 772 to qualify.
How PNP rounds work
Express Entry manages three round types: general rounds, program-specific rounds, and category-based rounds. This draw was a program-specific round restricted to PNP-eligible candidates.
Candidates enter this stream by receiving a provincial or territorial nomination first. Once they accept that nomination in their Express Entry profile, they receive 600 CRS points.
What the tie-breaking rule means
Multiple candidates can hold the lowest invited score of 772. When this happens, profile submission time determines who receives an invitation.
Candidates with a CRS score of 772 who submitted their profile before July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 received invitations. Candidates who submitted after that timestamp did not.
What happens next for invited candidates
The 752 invited candidates received an Invitation to Apply. They now have a limited window to submit a complete permanent residence application.
Candidates who did not receive an invitation remain in the pool for future rounds.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Readers should consult a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer about their own specific situation.
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