The final draw of the month has been announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and is set for Express Entry Draw September 28, 2026 Issues 733 PR Invitations, specifically focused on PNP candidates. This marks the 19th PNP draw for the year 2026, wherein 733 PR invitations have been issued by the department of IRCC to the applicants under the PNP category. The minimum CRS cutoff point came down to 725 points representing a decline of 9 points from the last PNP draw.
Highlights of New Express Entry Draw September 28, 2026
- Draw Date – September 28, 2026
- Draw Category – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Total Invitations Issued – 733
- Minimum CRS Score Required – 725
Analysis of the 725 CRS Cutoff Score
The CRS cutoff score for this selection round reduced by 9 points, going down from 734 to 725. With the fact in mind that candidates who obtain an upgraded provincial nomination certificate get an automatic 600-point increase in their score in the Express Entry pool, it becomes evident that the lowest ranked candidate to be chosen in this selection round had a base human capital score of only 125 points. The base human capital score takes into account primary factors such as age, educational qualifications, language test scores, and qualifying work experience.
The decline in the CRS cutoff score can be attributed to the increased number of invitations in this draw of 733 ITAs compared to the 576 ITAs of September 14.
Comparison of Recent 2026 Express Entry PNP Selection Rounds
The table below shows the official data published by IRCC for the September 28 draw.
| Draw Date | Invitations Issued (ITAs) | Minimum CRS Score | Score Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 733 | 725 | -9 points |
| September 14, 2026 | 576 | 734 | +37 points |
| August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 | -63 points |
| August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 | — |
In 19 targeted draws of PNP candidates held in 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 9,270 ITAs to candidates nominated by provinces.
Pool Snapshot and Composition
The pool comprised 728 candidates in the 601-1,200 CRS range (the range where all provincial nominees fall because of the bonus of 600 points for PNPs) before the September 27 draw in 2026. The number of 733 issued invitations means that this draw has nearly exhausted all the provincial nominees available in the pool and created the new basis for future autumn draws.
What Invited Provincial Nominees Need to Do Next
Candidates selected in the Express Entry Draw September 28, 2026 Issues 733 PR Invitations will have 60 days to file their digital application for permanent residency.
Action plan for invited candidates –
- Validate Nominations Certificate – Ensure your nominations certificate is still valid and does not expire before the ITA.
- Collect Proof Documents- Obtain new letters of recommendation from the employer, pay slips, tax documents, receipts for payment of initial medical examination from the approved Panel Physician, and police clearance certificates from all provinces where you have stayed for six consecutive months post 18 years of age.
- Confirm Profile Details – All details regarding work experience, language test scores, and ECAs should tally exactly with those in your uploaded documents to avoid refusal on account of incomplete/misrepresentation filings.
For the candidates waiting in the pool without provincial nominations –
- Watch Out for Next Rounds – According to IRCC’s bi-weekly cluster rounds trend, the CEC draw or other draws in special categories (such as French-speaking, STEM or Health Care) tend to come after the PNP round.
- Apply for Provincial Pathway Programs – Applying for the Expression of Interest through the provincial programs like Ontario (OINP), BC PNP, AAIP (Alberta), or MPNP (Manitoba) is the only way to get the 600-point multiplier.