PNP Express Entry Draw Trends

Jun 11, 2026

PNP draws had been running on a consistent biweekly schedule throughout 2026, with cut-offs rising from 710 in March to 805 in May. The expected June 8 PNP draw did not materialize as of June 10.

If the PNP draw schedule is also slowing down, candidates relying on provincial nominations to boost their CRS score may face longer waits between federal invitation rounds.

Jun 11, 2026

BC PNP held its 12th draw of 2026 on June 2, issuing 357 invitations with a clear focus on construction and healthcare occupations tied to the province's new CARE and BUILD strategic objectives announced April 23.

BC's increasing alignment of draws with specific labour market objectives suggests future BC PNP rounds will continue to prioritize trades and health workers; candidates in other occupations may find it harder to receive invitations.

Jun 8, 2026

PNP-stream Express Entry draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 742 to 805, with 5 draws completed between March and May. The May 25 draw issued only 334 ITAs at CRS 805 — a relatively low volume at a high cutoff.

Tighter PNP draw volumes alongside rising CRS cutoffs may reflect fewer nominees entering the Express Entry pool as provinces adjust priorities. Candidates relying on a provincial nomination should confirm their nomination is active and up to date.

Jun 4, 2026

PNP draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 805, with 473 ITAs issued on April 27 and 334 issued on May 25, reflecting small but regular invitation rounds for provincial nominees.

PNP draw CRS cutoffs have climbed from 710 in early March to 805 in late May, suggesting the pool of nominated candidates with Express Entry profiles is growing or that fewer nominations are flowing through.

Jun 1, 2026

PNP Express Entry draw cutoffs ranged from 742 to 805 in early 2026, reflecting that candidates need a provincial nomination to reach these scores. The overall PNP target for 2026 has been raised to 91,500 under the new Levels Plan.

With the national PNP target nearly doubling, more nominations should flow through provincial streams — but individual provinces like BC are receiving far less than requested, so competition within each province's streams remains intense.

May 30, 2026

The May 25 PNP draw hit a 2026 high CRS cutoff of 805 with only 334 ITAs, suggesting fewer new provincial nominations entered the Express Entry pool between May 11 and May 25. Two consecutive PNP-only draws in May preceded the resumption of CEC and French draws on May 27–28.

The shrinking ITA count and rising cutoff in PNP draws points to a tightening pool of nominees; candidates awaiting nominations should follow up with their province to ensure their nomination is reflected in the Express Entry system promptly.

May 29, 2026

PNP draw CRS cutoffs have climbed from 710 in early March 2026 to 805 by May 25, 2026, with invitation volumes remaining low (264–473 per draw).

Rising PNP cutoffs suggest a smaller or less competitive provincial nominee pool entering the federal Express Entry system; candidates should prioritize securing a provincial nomination directly rather than relying on federal PNP draws.

May 28, 2026

IRCC held two consecutive PNP-only draws in May 2026 with no CEC or category-based draws since late April, signalling a possible shift toward a slower, PNP-focused draw schedule.

A sustained pattern of PNP-only draws with no category-based or CEC rounds would reduce PR pathways for candidates without provincial nominations, increasing the importance of obtaining a nomination.

May 28, 2026

PNP CRS cutoffs have risen from 710 in March to 805 in late May 2026, with smaller invitation batches, consistent with fewer new nominations entering the Express Entry pool.

Rising PNP cutoffs combined with Ontario's stream overhaul could temporarily reduce the supply of new PNP nominations, keeping cutoffs elevated through summer 2026.

May 25, 2026

PNP federal Express Entry draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 802, with draw sizes between 264 and 473 ITAs; the May 11 draw issued 380 ITAs at CRS 798.

The wide CRS range for PNP draws reflects inconsistent pool composition; candidates with nominations should keep their profiles active and up to date to capitalize on lower-cut-off draws.

May 21, 2026

PNP Express Entry draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 802, with small volumes (264–473 ITAs per draw). The May 11 draw issued only 380 ITAs at 798, reflecting tight PNP inventory within Express Entry.

With 31% more provincial nominations available in 2026, more PNP candidates may enter the Express Entry pool, but small draw volumes suggest IRCC is pacing PNP ITAs carefully against overall admissions targets.

May 18, 2026

Provincial draws remain active across Canada in May 2026, with Manitoba issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply, Quebec inviting 2,555 skilled workers, BC issuing 333 invitations, and New Brunswick issuing 373 invitations in a single week.

The high volume of provincial invitations alongside federal Express Entry PNP draws suggests strong demand for candidates at both levels; applicants with provincial ties or eligible occupations should act quickly as draw windows can be short.

May 18, 2026

The May 11 PNP draw issued 380 ITAs at a cutoff of 798, continuing a pattern of high PNP cutoffs in 2026 ranging from 710 to 802 across five draws.

PNP cutoffs remain significantly higher than CEC and French-language draws, suggesting candidates without a provincial nomination face a very different competitive landscape. Candidates should explore provincial nomination pathways to improve their effective CRS score.

May 14, 2026

The May 11 PNP draw issued 380 ITAs at a CRS cutoff of 798, slightly higher than April's PNP draws (786–795). PNP cutoffs have ranged widely in 2026, from 710 in early March to 802 in late March.

PNP draw cutoffs remain volatile and high (710–802 range), suggesting demand for PNP slots in the Express Entry pool is strong. Candidates without a provincial nomination face significant barriers entering via PNP draws and should monitor category-based draws instead.

May 11, 2026

PNP-specific Express Entry draws in 2026 have shown rising CRS cutoffs, moving from 710 in March to 795-802 in late March and April, with ITAs ranging from 264 to 473 per draw.

The rising PNP cutoff scores suggest the pool of PNP-nominated Express Entry candidates is thinning, which may reflect provincial nomination backlogs or tighter provincial allocation targets.

May 7, 2026

Three PNP-specific draws were held in April 2026, issuing 473, 324, and 356 ITAs at cutoffs of 795, 786, and 802 respectively — all significantly higher than other draw types.

A possible IRCC slowdown in May could delay the next PNP draw, making provincial nomination timing more critical for candidates relying on this pathway.

May 4, 2026

The April 27 PNP draw issued 473 ITAs at a cut-off of 795, up from 786 on April 13 and continuing a pattern of fluctuating PNP cut-offs in the 710–802 range throughout 2026.

PNP draw volumes remain low (under 500 ITAs) with high cut-offs, suggesting limited federal PNP allocation; candidates should pursue provincial nominations to unlock the 600-point boost.

Apr 30, 2026

PNP draws in April 2026 required CRS scores of 786 and 795, with 324 and 473 ITAs issued respectively — higher cut-offs and smaller volumes than CEC or French draws.

PNP cut-offs have risen from 710 in early March to 795 in late April, suggesting growing competition among PNP-nominated candidates in the Express Entry pool.

Apr 27, 2026

The April 13 PNP draw issued only 324 ITAs at CRS 786, continuing a pattern of small, high-threshold PNP draws in 2026 (ranging from 264 to 362 ITAs at CRS 710–802 across four draws).

PNP draw sizes remain small and CRS cut-offs high, suggesting IRCC is using these draws conservatively to manage PR targets. Candidates relying on a provincial nomination for Express Entry should not expect high ITA volumes.

Apr 23, 2026

The April 13 PNP draw issued 324 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 786, continuing a pattern of small-volume draws (264–362 ITAs) occurring roughly every two weeks in 2026. Cut-offs have ranged from 710 to 802 across March–April 2026.

PNP draw volumes remain small and cut-offs very high, reflecting that only candidates who already have a provincial nomination certificate are eligible. The frequency of draws (roughly bi-weekly) means nominees should not delay submitting their Express Entry profile.

Apr 16, 2026

The April 13 PNP draw issued 324 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 786, reflecting a modest easing from 802 on March 30. PNP draw sizes remain small (264–362 ITAs per draw) compared to CEC draws.

PNP draw frequency is high (roughly weekly) but volumes are small; candidates with nominations should apply promptly and ensure profiles are up to date to avoid missing tie-breaking cut-off dates.

Apr 15, 2026

PNP draws in 2026 have ranged from CRS 710 to 802, with April 13 coming in at 786 for 324 ITAs — the overall PNP target has expanded to 91,500 spots for 2026.

With a 66% expansion in PNP targets and higher allocations to most provinces, more candidates should receive nominations in 2026, potentially increasing competition in Express Entry PNP draws.

Apr 14, 2026

PNP-specific Express Entry draws show improving odds with April 13 cutoff at 786, down 16 points from March 30.

Decreasing PNP cutoffs suggest good opportunities for provincial nominees in Express Entry system.