The second Express Entry draw of April 2026 took place through Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada IRCC which maintained its immigration selection method. In this round, 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The drawing process established an elevated CRS cut-off score which remains standard for PNP-specific rounds because provinces award extra points through their nomination system. The draw reflects Canada’s method of selecting canadcandidates who meet the requirements for specific regional job openings.
Highlights of the April 2026 Express Entry Draw
● Date of Draw – 13 April 2026
● Program – Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
● Invitations – 324
● CRS Score – 786
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Full Details of the Second Express Entry Draw Of April 2026
During this most recent Canada Express Entry draw, IRCC selected 324 applicants who have been provincially nominated. The minimum CRS score required was 786, an average score for PNP-related draws since an extra 600 CRS points are granted to those applicants who have received a provincial nomination.
Applicants whose CRS scores stood at 786 were only called if their profiles had already been entered before this particular time.
The present draw makes it the sixth PNP-related draw of 2026. PNP draws are considered as one of the most secure ways to obtain Canada PR.
CRS Cut-Off Compared To Previous PNP Draws In 2026
| Date | Invitations | CRS Cutoff | Tie Breaking Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | 324 | 786 | November 19, 2025 |
| March 30, 2026 | 356 | 802 | February 12, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | 362 | 742 | October 5, 2025 |
| March 2, 2026 | 264 | 710 | N/A |
| January 21, 2026 | 681 | 746 | November 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | 574 | 711 | October 6, 2025 |
The above analysis reveals that the CRS points for PNP draws continue to be very high but depend on the number of Invitations to Apply sent out.
Stay tuned for future draws through Canada PR Next Express Entry Draw Invitations.
What This Draw Means for Candidates
The latest April 13 Express Entry draw indicates that nominees have the highest probability of getting an ITA. Without a nomination, applicants should expect tough competition during PNP-specific draws.
What Happens After Receiving an ITA
Individuals who get Invitation to Apply (ITA) will have a period of 60 days to prepare and submit all relevant documentation related to their application for Permanent Residence in Canada.