Express Entry draw #389
Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 5, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #389 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 5, 2026. IRCC issued 574 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 711, 20 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#386).
CRS cut-off
711
-20 vs previous PNP draw (#386)
Invitations
574
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #389 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 574 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 711 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 06, 2025 at 01:54:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 711, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 06, 2025 at 01:54:31 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 4, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 559 | |
| 501-600 | 21,013 | |
| 451-500 | 70,523 | |
| 491-500 | 12,873 | |
| 481-490 | 12,499 | |
| 471-480 | 15,435 | |
| 461-470 | 14,881 | |
| 451-460 | 14,835 | |
| 401-450 | 65,120 | |
| 441-450 | 14,139 | |
| 431-440 | 14,285 | |
| 421-430 | 12,816 | |
| 411-420 | 12,442 | |
| 401-410 | 11,438 | |
| 351-400 | 52,469 | |
| 301-350 | 18,745 | |
| 0-300 | 8,125 | |
| Total | 236,554 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 711 was the 4th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#386, December 15, 2025): cut-off -20, invitations 399 → 574.
- Between the pool snapshots of December 14, 2025 and January 4, 2026, the pool changed by -748 profiles overall and -610 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #390 CEC (511).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #386 | December 15, 2025 | 399 | 731 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #389?+
711. IRCC invited 574 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on January 5, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 711.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #389?+
October 06, 2025 at 01:54:31 UTC. Candidates with exactly 711 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #389?+
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.