Express Entry Draw #435: 442 PNP Invitations, CRS 760 — August 17, 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held Express Entry round #435 on August 17, 2026. The program-specific round targeted Provincial Nominee Program candidates and issued 442 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence.

Draw details

Round number: 435.

Round type: Provincial Nominee Program.

Invitations issued: 442.

CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 760.

Date and time of round: August 17, 2026 at 12:33:42 UTC.

Tie-breaking rule: August 7, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC.

What this means

A PNP-specific Express Entry cutoff is not directly comparable with a CEC or category-based cutoff because candidates in this round had an eligible provincial nomination. Candidates should compare draw results within the appropriate program or category.

Official source

Official source: IRCC — Express Entry Ministerial Instructions / Rounds of Invitations: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html