Express Entry draw #393
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 3, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #393 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 3, 2026. IRCC issued 423 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 749, 3 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#391).
CRS cut-off
749
+3 vs previous PNP draw (#391)
Invitations
423
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #393 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 3, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 423 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 749 |
| Tie-breaking rule | December 16, 2025 at 22:30:36 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 749, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before December 16, 2025 at 22:30:36 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 2, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 423 | |
| 501-600 | 14,911 | |
| 451-500 | 74,811 | |
| 491-500 | 13,586 | |
| 481-490 | 13,417 | |
| 471-480 | 16,617 | |
| 461-470 | 15,791 | |
| 451-460 | 15,400 | |
| 401-450 | 68,262 | |
| 441-450 | 14,700 | |
| 431-440 | 14,923 | |
| 421-430 | 13,267 | |
| 411-420 | 13,197 | |
| 401-410 | 12,175 | |
| 351-400 | 53,276 | |
| 301-350 | 18,949 | |
| 0-300 | 8,288 | |
| Total | 238,920 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 749 was the 11th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#391, January 20, 2026): cut-off +3, invitations 681 → 423.
- Between the pool snapshots of January 19, 2026 and February 2, 2026, the pool changed by +1,800 profiles overall and -1,684 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #394 French (400).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #391 | January 20, 2026 | 681 | 746 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #393?+
749. IRCC invited 423 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 3, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 749.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #393?+
December 16, 2025 at 22:30:36 UTC. Candidates with exactly 749 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #393?+
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.