Express Entry draw #386
Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 15, 2025.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #386 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on December 15, 2025. IRCC issued 399 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 731, 2 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#383).
CRS cut-off
731
+2 vs previous PNP draw (#383)
Invitations
399
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #386 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 15, 2025 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 399 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 731 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 18, 2025 at 7:18:52 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 731, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 18, 2025 at 7:18:52 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of December 15, 2025. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 390 | |
| 501-600 | 21,792 | |
| 451-500 | 68,700 | |
| 491-500 | 12,315 | |
| 481-490 | 12,149 | |
| 471-480 | 14,859 | |
| 461-470 | 14,535 | |
| 451-460 | 14,842 | |
| 401-450 | 66,948 | |
| 441-450 | 13,992 | |
| 431-440 | 14,244 | |
| 421-430 | 12,750 | |
| 411-420 | 12,367 | |
| 401-410 | 13,595 | |
| 351-400 | 52,574 | |
| 301-350 | 18,829 | |
| 0-300 | 8,069 | |
| Total | 237,302 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 731 was the 7th lowest of 24 PNP draws in 2025 (average 753).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#383, December 8, 2025): cut-off +2, invitations 1,123 → 399.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 7, 2025 and December 15, 2025, the pool changed by -5,077 profiles overall and -6,024 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #388 French (399), #387 CEC (515), #385 Healthcare (476).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #383 | December 8, 2025 | 1,123 | 729 |
| #380 | November 25, 2025 | 777 | 699 |
| #377 | November 10, 2025 | 714 | 738 |
| #374 | October 27, 2025 | 302 | 761 |
| #372 | October 14, 2025 | 345 | 778 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #386?+
731. IRCC invited 399 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on December 15, 2025; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 731.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #386?+
October 18, 2025 at 7:18:52 UTC. Candidates with exactly 731 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #386?+
Only candidates eligible for the PNP round type. Rounds open only to candidates who hold a provincial or territorial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points — which is why cut-offs are usually above 600.
Check your CRS score to see how you compare with this round.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.