The New Express Entry Draw For PNP issued 423 PR invitations after Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the draw on 3 February 2026. The round issued 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) which required candidates to achieve a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749 to receive an invitation. The draw shows that provincial nominations maintain their importance as a main route for obtaining Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry.
Highlights of the New Express Entry Draw For PNP
● Draw Date – 3 February 2026
● Program – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
● Number of Invitations – 423
● CRS Score – 749
Express Entry Pool Composition — Latest Distribution
The Express Entry pool reached 238920 candidates on February 2 2026 which demonstrated intense competition between skilled workers who wanted to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The distribution of candidates across CRS score ranges was as follows –
| CRS Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601–1200 (includes PNP nominees) | 423 |
| 501–600 | 14,911 |
| 491–500 | 13,586 |
| 481–490 | 13,417 |
| 471–480 | 16,617 |
| 461–470 | 15,791 |
| 451–460 | 15,400 |
| 451–500 (Total) | 74,811 |
| 441–450 | 14,700 |
| 431–440 | 14,923 |
| 421–430 | 13,267 |
| 411–420 | 13,197 |
| 401–410 | 12,175 |
| 401–450 (Total) | 68,262 |
| 351–400 | 53,276 |
| 301–350 | 18,949 |
| 0–300 | 8,288 |
| TOTAL | 238,920 |
The composition shows how most candidates scored between mid-range CRS scores while displaying the percentage of provincial nominees who received the 600-point nomination boost with 601 or higher CRS scores.
What This Draw Means for Express Entry Candidates
The New Express Entry Draw For PNP Issued 423 PR Invitations which demonstrates IRCC’s ongoing commitment to provincial nomination programs which provide Canadians with an expedited pathway to permanent residency. The draw uses 749 as its high CRS cut-off score which shows that candidates who obtain a provincial nomination will benefit from 600 additional points to their CRS score resulting in higher chances of obtaining an ITA.
Candidates who received invitations now have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence. The applicants who did not receive invitations should investigate new methods to enhance their CRS score or seek provincial nominations which will help them stay competitive in upcoming draws.
Summary of Recent Express Entry Rounds
| Date | Number of Invitations | CRS Score | Draw Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | 423 | 749 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 6,000 | 509 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 681 | 574 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 8,000 | 511 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 746 | 711 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) |