IRCC has just completed Express Entry Draw #423 with a high CRS cut-off of 708 — but that number can be less intimidating than it looks if you understand how PNP works. On July 6, 2026, IRCC held an Express Entry draw specifically for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The round issued 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a CRS cut-off score of 708. This high cut-off reflects the fact that a provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s base CRS score, mak