September 28, 2026 Express Entry Draw: 733 PNP Invitations, CRS 725

On September 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 733 invitations to apply in an Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score required was 725.

Latest round details

The CRS score distribution of candidates in the pool is current as of September 27, 2026.

Why the CRS cut-off is 725

A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate's CRS score. This draw invited candidates who already hold a provincial nomination.

The cut-off score of 725 reflects this 600-point addition on top of a candidate's baseline score. Candidates do not need a 725 base score without a nomination.

How PNP rounds work

Express Entry manages three round types: general, program-specific, and category-based rounds. This invitation round was a program-specific round restricted to PNP-eligible candidates.

Candidates enter this stream by securing a nomination from a province or territory. After accepting the nomination in their Express Entry profile, they receive the additional 600 points.

What the tie-breaking rule means

The tie-breaking rule resolves ties among candidates with the lowest qualifying score. For this round, the rule applies to candidates with a CRS score of 725.

Candidates at 725 who submitted their profiles before September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC received invitations. Those who submitted after that cutoff did not qualify.

What happens next for invited candidates

The 733 invited candidates received an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Invited individuals have a limited window to submit a complete permanent residence application to the federal government.

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.