Express Entry draw #403
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 16, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #403 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 16, 2026. IRCC issued 362 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 742, 32 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#399).
CRS cut-off
742
+32 vs previous PNP draw (#399)
Invitations
362
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #403 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 16, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 362 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 742 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 05, 2025 at 20:35:25 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 742, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 05, 2025 at 20:35:25 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 360 | |
| 501-600 | 13,039 | |
| 451-500 | 72,558 | |
| 491-500 | 13,421 | |
| 481-490 | 12,992 | |
| 471-480 | 15,751 | |
| 461-470 | 15,272 | |
| 451-460 | 15,122 | |
| 401-450 | 64,638 | |
| 441-450 | 14,195 | |
| 431-440 | 14,247 | |
| 421-430 | 12,471 | |
| 411-420 | 12,288 | |
| 401-410 | 11,437 | |
| 351-400 | 53,565 | |
| 301-350 | 18,903 | |
| 0-300 | 8,299 | |
| Total | 231,362 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 742 was the 8th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#399, March 2, 2026): cut-off +32, invitations 264 → 362.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026, the pool changed by -1,172 profiles overall and -890 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #405 French (393), #404 CEC (507).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #399 | March 2, 2026 | 264 | 710 |
| #395 | February 16, 2026 | 279 | 789 |
| #393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 |
| #391 | January 20, 2026 | 681 | 746 |
| #389 | January 5, 2026 | 574 | 711 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #403?+
742. IRCC invited 362 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 16, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 742.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #403?+
October 05, 2025 at 20:35:25 UTC. Candidates with exactly 742 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #403?+
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.