IRCC has issued a new Express Entry round targeting only Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with a much higher CRS cut-off than most general draws. On August 31, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry draw #438 for candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 562 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum CRS score invited was 697, and when several candidates shared that score, invitations went to those whose Express Entry profiles were submitted earlier than Apri