Express Entry Draw #409 was small, targeted, and entirely focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. On April 13, 2026, Canada held Express Entry Draw #409 for candidates nominated by Canadian provinces. In this round, 324 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 786. This high cutoff reflects the extra 600 points that come with a provincial nomination, not a typical human capita