{"id":1281,"date":"2026-06-23T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/news\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:06:28","slug":"canada-invites-955-candidates-in-latest-provincial-nominee-program-express-entry-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/news\/2026\/06\/23\/canada-invites-955-candidates-in-latest-provincial-nominee-program-express-entry-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Invites 955 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada has issued 955 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)<\/strong> in its latest Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)<\/strong>, continuing its efforts to select candidates nominated by provinces and territories across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong>, the draw took place on June 22, 2026, at 04:06:26 UTC.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)<\/strong> score required to receive an invitation was 730<\/strong>, while the tie-breaking rule was March 9, 2026, at 01:02:28 UTC.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This means that where multiple candidates had the same CRS score, invitations were issued based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n

What the Latest Draw Means for Applicants<\/b><\/h2>\n

The latest invitation round was a program-specific draw, meaning only candidates eligible under the Provincial Nominee Program were considered for invitations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Provincial nominations remain one of the most important pathways within Canada’s immigration system because they allow provinces and territories to select candidates who can help address local labour market and economic needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many applicants pursuing Permanent Residency in Canada, a provincial nomination can significantly strengthen their immigration profile and create opportunities that may not be available through other pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n

The latest draw also demonstrates that Canada continues to use targeted invitation rounds alongside general and category-based Express Entry draws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why the CRS Score Was Higher Than Other Recent Draws<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some applicants may notice that the CRS cut-off score of 730 is considerably higher than scores seen in several recent Express Entry draws.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is because Provincial Nominee Program candidates receive additional CRS points after obtaining a provincial nomination.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, PNP-specific draws often have higher CRS cut-off scores than general Express Entry draws or category-based invitation rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

For applicants whose CRS scores are currently below recent Express Entry thresholds, exploring provincial nomination opportunities<\/a> may be worth considering as part of their overall Canada PR strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Provincial Nominee Program Draws Work<\/b><\/h2>\n

Canada conducts different types of Express Entry invitation rounds throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

These include <\/span><\/p>\n