Canada Issues 576 Express Entry ITAs to Provincial Nominees in Latest Draw

September 15, 2026
CIC News Update
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Canada has continued its focus on candidates nominated by provinces, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round required a minimum CRS score of 734, giving provincial nominees another opportunity to move forward with their Canada PR applications.

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Latest Canada Express Entry PNP Draw: Key Details

The September 14, 2026 selection round was specifically aimed at Express Entry candidates who had received a provincial nomination. A total of 576 candidates were invited to submit their permanent residence applications.

Candidates needed to meet both the CRS threshold and the applicable profile creation deadline to receive an ITA in this round. The tie-breaking rule applied to profiles created before 9:39 p.m. UTC on August 29, 2026.

Date	Draw Type	CRS cut-off score	ITAs issued
September 14	Provincial Nominee Program	734	576
September 4	Healthcare and social services	475	3,500
September 3	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience	198	229
September 1	Canadian Experience Class	521	2,000
August 31	Provincial Nominee Program	697	562
August 19	French-Language proficiency	382	5,000
August 18	Canadian Experience Class	523	1,000
August 17	Provincial Nominee Program	760	442
August 7	Transport	470	300
August 6	French-Language proficiency	391	5,000
August 5	Canadian Experience Class	516	3,000
August 4	Provincial Nominee Program	768	507
July 23	Skilled Military Recruits	368	4
July 22	French-Language proficiency	399	5,000
July 21	Canadian Experience Class	516	2,000
July 20	Provincial Nominee Program	744	511
July 10	Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	392	500
July 9	French-Language proficiency	420	5,000
July 7	Canadian Experience Class	517	2,000
July 6	Provincial Nominee Program	708	534
June 25	Healthcare and social services	475	4,000
June 24	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience	223	271
June 23	Canadian Experience Class	516	4,000
June 22	Provincial Nominee Program	730	955
May 28	French-Language proficiency	409	4,500
May 27	Canadian Experience Class	518	3,000
May 25	Provincial Nominee Program	805	334
May 11	Provincial Nominee Program	798	380
April 29	French-Language proficiency	400	4,000
April 28	Canadian Experience Class	514	2,000
April 27	Provincial Nominee Program	795	473
April 15	French-Language proficiency	419	4,000
April 14	Canadian Experience Class	515	2,000
April 13	Provincial Nominee Program	786	324
April 2	Trades	477	3,000
March 31	Canadian Experience Class	509	2,250
March 30	Provincial Nominee Program	802	356
March 18	French-Language proficiency	393	4,000
March 17	Canadian Experience Class	507	4,000
March 16	Provincial Nominee Program	742	362
March 5	Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	429	250
March 4	French-Language proficiency	397	5,500
March 3	Canadian Experience Class	508	4,000
March 2	Provincial Nominee Program	710	264
February 20	Healthcare and social services	467	4,000
February 19	Physicians with Canadian work experience	169	391
February 17	Canadian Experience Class	508	6,000
February 16	Provincial Nominee Program	789	279
February 6	French-Language proficiency	400	8,500
February 3	Provincial Nominee Program	749	423
January 21	Canadian Experience Class	509	6,000
January 20	Provincial Nominee Program	746	681
January 7	Canadian Experience Class	511	8,000
January 5	Provincial Nominee Program	711	574

Canada Continues to Target Candidates With Canadian Connections

The 2026 Express Entry draw pattern shows continued attention toward candidates who already have a connection to Canada or possess skills that align with specific immigration priorities.

PNP candidates and people eligible under the Canadian Experience Class have appeared frequently in the invitation rounds. At the same time, IRCC has conducted category-based selections for French-language candidates, healthcare and social services workers, physicians with Canadian work experience, trades workers, transport occupations, senior managers and skilled military recruits.

This approach means that Express Entry is not operating solely as a general CRS competition. The type of candidate selected can be just as important as the overall size of a draw.

How Many Express Entry Draws Has Canada Held in 2026?

The latest selection brings the number of Express Entry draws conducted in 2026 to 54, based on the draw history provided through September 14.

Provincial nominees have been selected particularly often during the year, followed by Canadian Experience Class candidates and French-language candidates.

Draw Type	Number of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program	18
Canadian Experience Class	15
French-Language proficiency	10
Physicians with Canadian work experience	3
Healthcare and social services	3
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	2
Trades	1
Transport	1
Skilled Military Recruits	1

More Than 121,000 Express Entry ITAs Issued in 2026

IRCC has issued 126,732 ITAs through the Express Entry system across the various selection categories listed in the draw data.

The Canadian Experience Class and French-language category account for the largest shares of invitations, while healthcare and social services have also received a significant number of ITAs.

Draw type	ITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class	51,250
French-Language proficiency	50,500
Provincial Nominee Program	8,537
Healthcare and social services	11,500
Trades	3,000
Transport	300
Physicians with Canadian work experience	891
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	750
Skilled Military Recruits	4

What Should Candidates Do After Receiving an ITA?

An Invitation to Apply is an important milestone, but candidates still need to complete the permanent residence application process carefully. The information submitted after receiving an ITA should accurately reflect the candidate’s Express Entry profile and supporting evidence.

Applicants should prepare documents covering areas such as education, employment, language testing, identity, police certificates, proof of funds where applicable and other information requested by IRCC. Any changes in personal circumstances or profile information should also be reviewed before submitting the application.

For candidates already working in Canada, maintaining valid temporary status can also be important while their permanent residence application is being processed. Depending on their circumstances and eligibility, some applicants may qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), which can help eligible workers continue working while waiting for a decision on their PR application.

Conclusion

The latest PNP invitation round reinforces the importance of monitoring Canada Express Entry draws in 2026 rather than relying on one CRS threshold. IRCC can change the number of invitations, draw category and minimum CRS score from one round to another.

Candidates who are currently below the recent CRS thresholds can consider whether they can improve their ranking through stronger language results, additional eligible work experience, education, a qualifying provincial nomination or another available pathway.

For prospective immigrants, the most useful strategy is to assess eligibility early and understand which immigration stream best matches their qualifications, work experience and long-term plans for Canada.

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