What This Draw Means
In Draw #412, IRCC set the CRS cutoff at 795 and issued 473 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on April 27, 2026. This means all candidates in the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of 795 or higher received an invitation to submit a permanent residence application.
This was a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. PNP draws have high CRS cutoffs because provincial nominations add 600 points to a candidate's score. A provincial nomination virtually guarantees an Express Entry invitation.
This draw's cutoff was 48 points above the category average of 747, indicating a more competitive round. Candidates with scores near the cutoff should consider strategies to increase their CRS, such as improving language test scores or gaining additional work experience.
Candidates who received an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. Those not invited remain in the pool for up to 12 months and will be considered in future draws.
Each Express Entry draw has specific parameters set by IRCC, including the minimum CRS score, the number of invitations issued, and any program or category restrictions. Understanding these details helps candidates assess where they stand in the pool.