Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, marking a significant development for prospective immigrants. Recently, the department issued 334 ITAs specifically for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lottery.
To qualify for this lottery, candidates were required to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 805. Additionally, they needed to create their Express Entry profiles before 6:16 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on October 16, 2025.
Latest Express Entry Draw Results
The recent draw represents the 28th Express Entry selection for 2026 and is only the second event held during May. In this year’s lottery, the IRCC has placed a strong emphasis on domestic immigration candidates, particularly those who have received provincial nominations and possess work experience within Canada.
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Cutoff Score | ITA Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | Provincial Candidate Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Candidate Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French Proficiency | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,142 | 4,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Candidate Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | Japanese/French Proficiency | 4,194 | 000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,152 | 000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Candidate Program | 786 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trade | 4,773 | 000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 5,092 | 250 |
In total, the IRCC has issued 72,341 ITAs across various draw types from January to May of 2026. The distribution of ITAs is as follows: 34,250 for Canadian Experience Classes, 26,000 for French Proficiency, 4,450 for the Provincial Candidate Program, and smaller allocations for Health and Social Services, Trades, and other categories.
| Draw Type | ITA Issued |
|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Classes | 34,250 |
| French Proficiency | 26,000 |
| Provincial Candidate Program | 4,450 |
| Health and Social Services | 4,000 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian Experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Experience | 250 |
