The latest Express Entry draw focuses on provincial nominees, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In this draw, the immigration department issued 681 ITAs to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746
- Created an Express Entry profile before 4:09 a.m. (UTC) on November 19, 2025
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 681 | 746 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
This was the second Provincial Nominee Program draw and the third Express Entry draw of the year. It followed a PNP draw on January 5 and a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on January 7.
IRCC has continued to focus on candidates who are already in Canada, have Canadian work experience, or have received a provincial nomination.
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 1 |
So far in 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 9,255 ITAs across two draw types.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 8,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,255 |
January is usually a busy month for Express Entry draws. During this time, IRCC often issues more invitations to help meet its yearly immigration targets under federal programs.
Because of the time it takes to process applications and finalize permanent residence, most candidates who receive an ITA will likely land in Canada at least six months later.
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