Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is rolling out the mid-month round of selection draws, and the Latest Canada Express Entry Draw September 14, 2026: 576 PR Invitations Issued With CRS Cut-Off of 734 focuses on the Provincial Nominees. As Round #442 of the Express Entry online management tool, 576 PR invitations were provided solely to candidates in the PNP category. The minimum requirement for the CRS cutoff score was 734 points.
Highlights of Latest Canada Express Entry Draw September 14, 2026
- Draw Date – September 14, 2026
- Draw Category – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Total Invitations Issued – 576
- Minimum CRS Score Required – 734
Understanding the 734 CRS Cutoff Score
The CRS cut-off value of 734 is a rise by 37 points from the August 31 PNP round whose cut-off value was the lowest ever at 697. Since an applicant who obtains an enhanced provincial nomination certificate gets an extra 600 points, the base CRS values in any PNP round always carry this extra point boost. The subtraction of this 600-point nomination makes it clear that the lowest ranked candidate who was invited in this round was carrying a base human capital score of 134 points (gained via age, education, language proficiency test scores, and relevant experience either foreign or Canadian). The increase to 734 points indicates constant addition of the pool of provincial nominees from different provinces including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba over the past two weeks.
Comparison of Recent 2026 Express Entry PNP Selection Rounds
The following table shows the comparison between the September 14 drawing and the last three PNP drawings made by IRCC.
| Draw Date | Round Number | Invitations Issued (ITAs) | Minimum CRS Score | Score Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | #442 | 576 | 734 | +37 points |
| August 31, 2026 | #438 | 562 | 697 | -63 points |
| August 17, 2026 | #435 | 442 | 760 | -8 points |
| August 4, 2026 | #431 | 507 | 768 | — |
In 18 specialized PNP drawings held in 2026, IRCC has issued 8,537 ITAs exclusively for PNP candidates.
What Invited Provincial Nominees Must do Next
Nominees receiving ITA in the Recent Canada Express Entry Draw: September 14, 2026: 576 PR Invitations Awarded with CRS Cutoff Score of 734 have just 60 days to finalize and submit their application for permanent residency online.
The following should be noted by the invited applicants –
- Verify Provincial Nomination Certificate – Ensure that your nomination certificate has not expired and all conditions of the nomination have been fulfilled.
- Prepare Relevant Documents – Get new reference letters from employers, police clearance certificates from all regions where you have stayed for six or more consecutive months, and proof of passing medical exam from accredited Panel Physicians.
- Ensure Accuracy in Your Core Profile Information – Ensure that all the information about your employment experience, educational qualifications, and language test results is exactly the same as per the physical evidence.
If you are already in the pool of Express Entry without nomination
- Look out for the September Cluster – After the round of PNP selections is done with, IRCC is supposed to conduct Canadian Experience Class or Category-based selections within the coming few days.
- Apply to Active Provincial Nomination Streams – Continuing to apply for provincial nomination programs is still the best way to ensure that you dodge the high general cut-off scores through the nomination bonus of 600 points.