September Express Entry Draws Total 2,733 Invitations Across Three Rounds
Canada issued 733 invitations in a Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw on September 28, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 725 — the largest PNP round since June and the 57th round of 2026. Canada invited 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates at CRS 518 in the September 29, 2026 draw, which required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518.
Back-to-Back September Draws
Canada invited 733 Provincial Nominee Program candidates at a CRS cut-off of 725, giving Express Entry applicants two different selection rounds within a very short period. Combined with the earlier September 1 draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates at CRS 521 (2,000 ITAs), the month delivered significant movement across multiple pathways.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 725. The tie-breaking rule means that candidates with a CRS score of 725 who submitted their Express Entry profile before 01:36:17 UTC on September 17, 2026 received an invitation.
PNP Nominations Surge
As of September 27, 2026, there were 229,904 candidates in the Express Entry pool, up from 226,793 on September 13. Canada is currently using different types of Express Entry rounds, including program-specific and category-based selections.
What This Means
If you have a CRS score between 518 and 725, you remain competitive in current draws. A PNP nomination through an Express Entry-linked stream adds 600 CRS points, effectively guaranteeing an ITA. Those with lower base scores should prioritize provincial nominee programs in your target provinces, as PNP pathways remain the most accessible route to permanent residence for many applicants.
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