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Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of February for PNP Applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749. In addition, applicants needed to have created their Express Entry profile before 10:30 p.m. (UTC) on December 16, 2025.
Express Entry Draws List of 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
This draw marks the fifth Express Entry selection in 2026.
So far this year, IRCC has focused its Express Entry draws exclusively on candidates already in Canada, with priority given to those holding provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.
Number of Express Entry Draws in 2026
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Canadian Experience Class | 2 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 3 |
| Total | 5 |
ITAs Issued in 2026 So Far
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 14,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,678 |
| Total | 15,678 |
IRCC’s continued focus on in-Canada candidates highlights Canada’s strategy to transition temporary residents into permanent residents through targeted Express Entry draws.