Express Entry draw #391
Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 20, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #391 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on January 20, 2026. IRCC issued 681 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 746, 35 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#389).
CRS cut-off
746
+35 vs previous PNP draw (#389)
Invitations
681
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #391 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 681 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 746 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 19, 2025 at 04:09:11 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 746, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 19, 2025 at 04:09:11 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of January 19, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 677 | |
| 501-600 | 16,341 | |
| 451-500 | 72,714 | |
| 491-500 | 13,278 | |
| 481-490 | 12,942 | |
| 471-480 | 15,965 | |
| 461-470 | 15,320 | |
| 451-460 | 15,209 | |
| 401-450 | 66,836 | |
| 441-450 | 14,452 | |
| 431-440 | 14,571 | |
| 421-430 | 13,092 | |
| 411-420 | 12,863 | |
| 401-410 | 11,858 | |
| 351-400 | 53,221 | |
| 301-350 | 19,062 | |
| 0-300 | 8,269 | |
| Total | 237,120 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 746 was the 10th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#389, January 5, 2026): cut-off +35, invitations 574 → 681.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 4, 2026 and January 19, 2026, the pool changed by +566 profiles overall and -4,554 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #392 CEC (509).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #389 | January 5, 2026 | 574 | 711 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #391?+
746. IRCC invited 681 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on January 20, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 746.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #391?+
November 19, 2025 at 04:09:11 UTC. Candidates with exactly 746 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #391?+
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.