The most recent Express Entry draw in February has granted 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates selected under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 749 to qualify for an ITA in this draw, making it the fifth Express Entry selection of 2026.

Express Entry Draws in 2026

• January 21 – Canadian Experience Class: CRS 509, 6,000 ITAs
• January 20 – Provincial Nominee Program: CRS 746, 681 ITAs
• January 7 – Canadian Experience Class: CRS 511, 8,000 ITAs
• January 5 – Provincial Nominee Program: CRS 711, 574 ITAs
• February (current) – Provincial Nominee Program: CRS 749, 423 ITAs

2026 Draw Trends
Express Entry draws this year have primarily targeted candidates within Canada, especially those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations.

Total ITAs Issued in 2026

• Canadian Experience Class: 14,000 ITAs
• Provincial Nominee Program: 1,255 ITAs
• Total: 19,478 ITAs

The focus on CEC and PNP streams reflects IRCC’s commitment to facilitating the transition of temporary residents in Canada to permanent residency.