Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.
The immigration department issued 423 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 10:30 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on December 16, 2025.
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Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026
Draw dateDraw TypeCRS cut-off scoreITAs issued
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746 681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574
Today’s draw marks the fifth Express Entry selection of the year.
Express Entry draws in 2026 have seen Canada’s immigration department focus exclusively on immigration candidates within the country, particularly those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.
Draw TypeNumber of Draws
Canadian Experience Class2
Provincial Nominee Program2
In 2026 thus far, IRCC has issued 19,478 ITAs across the following draw types:
Draw typeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class14,000
Provincial Nominee Program1,255
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