PNP-Only
Draw Issues 423 ITAs with CRS Cut-Off of 749
On February 3, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry Draw #393,
targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this round,
423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum CRS score of 749.
While smaller in size compared to recent Canadian Experience Class draws, this round highlighted IRCC’s continued reliance on province-led immigration selection to meet targeted regional and occupational needs.
Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw #393
● Draw Number: 393
● Draw Date: February
3, 2026
● Program: Provincial
Nominee Program (PNP)
● ITAs Issued: 423
● CRS Cut-Off Score:
749
As expected in PNP-only draws, the CRS cut-off remained high
due to the 600-point boost awarded to nominated candidates.
Unlike the large-volume CEC rounds earlier in 2026, Express
Entry Draw #393 followed a more selective approach, focusing on candidates
already endorsed by provinces. This suggests IRCC is balancing high-capacity
draws with precision-based selections driven by provincial labour market
demands.
Such draws allow provinces to fine-tune immigrant intake
without significantly expanding overall invitation numbers.
Express Entry Draw #393 reaffirmed the steady role of
Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada’s immigration framework. While draw sizes
may fluctuate, provinces continue to play a decisive role in selecting
candidates best suited to their long-term economic priorities.
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