February’s first Express Entry draw invites PNP candidates, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.

In this draw, the department invited 423 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

In order to be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749
  • Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 10:30 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on December 16, 2025

Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026

Draw DateDraw TypeCRS Cut-Off ScoreITAs Issued
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

Today’s draw is the fifth Express Entry selection of the year.

In 2026, Express Entry draws have focused mainly on candidates already in Canada, especially those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.

Draw TypeNumber Of Draws
Canadian Experience Class2
Provincial Nominee Program2

So far in 2026, IRCC has issued 19,478 ITAs across the following draw types:

Draw TypeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class14,000
Provincial Nominee Program1,255

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