Express Entry Draw #442: 576 PNP Invitations, CRS 734 — September 14, 2026

Express Entry Draw #442 at a glance

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held Express Entry round #442 on September 14, 2026 for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program. IRCC issued 576 invitations to apply. The lowest-ranked invited candidate had a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 734. The tie-breaking rule was August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC.

How this compares with recent PNP rounds

The previous PNP-only round on August 31 issued 562 invitations at CRS 697, while the August 17 PNP round issued 442 invitations at CRS 760. The September 14 cut-off therefore rebounded from the August 31 low but remained below the August 17 level. PNP CRS scores should not be compared directly with CEC, French-language or other category-based rounds because an enhanced provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points.

What to watch next

If the recent Express Entry sequence continues, a Canadian Experience Class or category-based selection is a reasonable next round to watch after this PNP draw. Recent PNP rounds have appeared on a roughly two-week rhythm, often followed within days by another program-specific or category-based round. IRCC does not publish a fixed draw schedule, so the timing, type, invitation volume and cut-off of the next round remain uncertain.

Official source

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

This article provides general immigration information and is not individualized legal advice.