Express Entry round-up, October 26–28: Provincial Nominee Program at 761

Between October 26 and 28, 2026, IRCC held 3 Express Entry rounds and issued 5,942 invitations to apply.

This period's draws

Between October 26 and 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held 3 Express Entry rounds and issued 5,942 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.

Round #451 (October 26), Provincial Nominee Program: 792 invitations, minimum CRS 761.

Round #452 (October 27), French-language proficiency: 5,000 invitations, minimum CRS 407.

Round #453 (October 28), Transport occupations: 150 invitations, minimum CRS 477.

What it means

Provincial Nominee Program: cut-off 761, down 11 from the previous draw in this category (October 13, 772); 792 invitations versus 752.

French-language proficiency: cut-off 407, down 28 from the previous draw in this category (October 16, 435); invitations unchanged at 5,000.

Transport occupations: cut-off 477, up 7 from the previous draw in this category (August 7, 470); 150 invitations versus 300.

Provincial Nominee Program scores include the 600 points awarded for a nomination, which is why that cut-off is much higher than the others.

Category-based rounds invite only candidates who meet the category's criteria, such as work experience in a listed occupation or strong French, so their cut-offs are usually lower than in rounds open to all programs.

What you can do

Estimate your score with our CRS calculator and compare it with recent cut-offs; the full list of rounds is on our Express Entry draws page. Candidates with strong French (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) should watch the French-language proficiency rounds. To find out whether you qualify for a category or how to raise your score, book an assessment.

Based on official information available at the time of the announcement. General information only, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; IRCC and provincial websites prevail.