The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada has released the latest invitations to apply (ITAs) from its Express Entry system.
The latest draw was conducted under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with 264 candidates receiving Invitations to Apply.
The qualifications needed to participate in the draw are as follows :
- Candidate must have a minimum score of 710 in the Comprehensive Ranking System
- Should have created an Express Entry profile before 6:02 p.m. (UTC) on August 7, 2025.
Express Entry Draw Highlights for 2026
| Draw date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
The draw, which took place today, ranks as fifth in the Provincial Nominee Program and eleventh under Express Entry held this year. This is considered to be the first draw that happened in March.
Candidates who belong to the PNP category also receive priority from the Express Entry system.
Candidates who belong to the provincial nomination will be credited with an extra 600 CRS points. This will guarantee that the employees will receive an Invitation to apply.
In 2026, Canada’s visa processing department will give more priority to the citizens of Canada. It especially includes those :
- Provincial nominations
- Have worked in Canada
This year, PNP draws have been taking place more frequently, as observed.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 5 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 3 |
| French-Language proficiency | 1 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
It is noted that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has granted atotal of 35,112 Invitations to Apply in 2026. It is done through the following types of draws:
| Draw type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 20,000 |
| French-Language proficiency | 8,500 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,798 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 |
Navigate Express Entry Opportunities with Croyez
The Provincial Nominee candidates are prioritized under Express Entry draws. So, candidates need to learn about the right strategy.
If a candidate has been selected under the Provincial Nominee Program, it will increase their CRS score. So, proper planning and keeping correct documents are essential.
We at Croyez Immigration will help the applicants :
- To analyze the candidate's profile
- Provide PNP guidance
- End-to-end support.
