Express Entry draw #399
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 2, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #399 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 2, 2026. IRCC issued 264 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 710, 79 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#395).
CRS cut-off
710
-79 vs previous PNP draw (#395)
Invitations
264
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #399 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 264 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 710 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 07, 2025 at 18:02:56 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 710, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before August 07, 2025 at 18:02:56 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 1, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 258 | |
| 501-600 | 14,031 | |
| 451-500 | 71,680 | |
| 491-500 | 13,321 | |
| 481-490 | 12,678 | |
| 471-480 | 15,415 | |
| 461-470 | 15,099 | |
| 451-460 | 15,167 | |
| 401-450 | 65,868 | |
| 441-450 | 14,334 | |
| 431-440 | 14,481 | |
| 421-430 | 12,746 | |
| 411-420 | 12,511 | |
| 401-410 | 11,796 | |
| 351-400 | 53,727 | |
| 301-350 | 18,694 | |
| 0-300 | 8,276 | |
| Total | 232,534 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 710 was the 3rd lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#395, February 16, 2026): cut-off -79, invitations 279 → 264.
- Between the pool snapshots of February 15, 2026 and March 1, 2026, the pool changed by -3,161 profiles overall and -2,550 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #402 Senior managers (429), #401 French (397), #400 CEC (508).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #395 | February 16, 2026 | 279 | 789 |
| #393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 |
| #391 | January 20, 2026 | 681 | 746 |
| #389 | January 5, 2026 | 574 | 711 |
| #386 | December 15, 2025 | 399 | 731 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #399?+
710. IRCC invited 264 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 2, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 710.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #399?+
August 07, 2025 at 18:02:56 UTC. Candidates with exactly 710 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #399?+
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.