Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 11, 2026, issuing 380 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 798 points.
This draw, number 415, continues the trend of targeting candidates with provincial nominations, ensuring that provinces across Canada can meet their specific labor market needs through the federal Express Entry system.
State of the Pool
The latest draw saw the tie-breaking rule implemented on January 07, 2026 at 05:23:31 UTC. If more than one candidate had the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before this date and time received invitations.
Candidates have a 60-day window to submit their applications, which will usually be processed within the six-month standard.
Summary of Recent Draws
- Canada continues to prioritize category-based draws and program-specific rounds to manage the Express Entry pool effectively in 2026.
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws remain a cornerstone of the system, often requiring higher CRS scores due to the 600 additional points awarded for a nomination.
- This draw follows a series of invitations in the first half of the year aimed at addressing specific demographic and occupational shortages across the country.
