Express Entry draw #395
Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 16, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #395 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on February 16, 2026. IRCC issued 279 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 789, 40 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#393).
CRS cut-off
789
+40 vs previous PNP draw (#393)
Invitations
279
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #395 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 279 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 789 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 05, 2025 at 0:59:13 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 789, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 05, 2025 at 0:59:13 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of February 15, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 280 | |
| 501-600 | 16,559 | |
| 451-500 | 73,609 | |
| 491-500 | 13,504 | |
| 481-490 | 13,248 | |
| 471-480 | 16,531 | |
| 461-470 | 15,426 | |
| 451-460 | 14,900 | |
| 401-450 | 64,305 | |
| 441-450 | 14,142 | |
| 431-440 | 14,239 | |
| 421-430 | 12,425 | |
| 411-420 | 12,183 | |
| 401-410 | 11,316 | |
| 351-400 | 53,650 | |
| 301-350 | 19,009 | |
| 0-300 | 8,283 | |
| Total | 235,695 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 789 was the 17th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#393, February 3, 2026): cut-off +40, invitations 423 → 279.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 2, 2026 and February 15, 2026, the pool changed by -3,225 profiles overall and +1,505 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #398 Healthcare (467), #397 Physicians (169), #396 CEC (508).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 |
| #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 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #395?+
789. IRCC invited 279 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on February 16, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 789.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #395?+
September 05, 2025 at 0:59:13 UTC. Candidates with exactly 789 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #395?+
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.