Canada Express Entry Draw #448: 752 PNP Invitations Issued at CRS 772
13 October 2026: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry invitation round for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Draw #448 issued 752 invitations to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum invited Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772.
Express Entry draw #448: verified results
| Draw detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Round number | 448 |
| Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 752 |
| Lowest invited CRS score | 772 |
| Rank required | 752 or above |
| Tie-breaking rule | 15 July 2026 at 13:57:33 |
Who this round targeted
This was a program-specific round for eligible PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool. The score of 772 should therefore be read in the context of provincial nomination, rather than as a universal threshold for all Canadian permanent residence applicants.
Applicants considering Canada should assess both their Express Entry position and any relevant provincial pathway. Each program has its own requirements; this result does not establish eligibility for a nomination or guarantee an invitation.
How the tie-breaking rule affects selection
When candidates share the lowest invited CRS score, IRCC uses the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles to determine the cut-off. For this round, the published tie-break was 15 July 2026 at 13:57:33.
What invited candidates should consider
An invitation to apply is an opportunity to submit a permanent residence application. It is not an approval. Candidates should review the invitation in their IRCC account and confirm that their profile information and eligibility remain accurate.
Those who were not invited should evaluate their own program options rather than assume that the next round will use the same score or invitation count. Future draw results can differ.
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Frequently asked questions
IRCC issued 752 invitations to apply for permanent residence in the Provincial Nominee Program round on 13 October 2026.
The CRS score of the lowest-ranked invited candidate was 772. This threshold applies to this particular PNP round, not every Express Entry pathway.
No. Round #448 was specific to the Provincial Nominee Program. It was not a general round or a Canadian Experience Class-only draw.
The tie-break was 15 July 2026 at 13:57:33, as listed by IRCC. For candidates sharing the lowest invited CRS score, profile submission timing determines selection.
No. An invitation allows a candidate to apply. IRCC still assesses the application against the relevant requirements before deciding whether to grant permanent residence.
No. Future invitation numbers, round types and CRS thresholds depend on IRCC's selection decisions and the candidate pool. This result does not guarantee a future invitation.
