Express Entry draw #406
Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 30, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #406 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on March 30, 2026. IRCC issued 356 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 802, 60 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#403).
CRS cut-off
802
+60 vs previous PNP draw (#403)
Invitations
356
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #406 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 356 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 802 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 12, 2026 at 03:54:03 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 802, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before February 12, 2026 at 03:54:03 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of March 29, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 351 | |
| 501-600 | 11,648 | |
| 451-500 | 73,445 | |
| 491-500 | 13,558 | |
| 481-490 | 13,075 | |
| 471-480 | 16,153 | |
| 461-470 | 15,421 | |
| 451-460 | 15,238 | |
| 401-450 | 64,782 | |
| 441-450 | 14,173 | |
| 431-440 | 14,334 | |
| 421-430 | 12,433 | |
| 411-420 | 12,348 | |
| 401-410 | 11,494 | |
| 351-400 | 52,655 | |
| 301-350 | 19,007 | |
| 0-300 | 8,298 | |
| Total | 230,186 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 802 was the 20th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#403, March 16, 2026): cut-off +60, invitations 362 → 356.
- Between the pool snapshots of March 15, 2026 and March 29, 2026, the pool changed by -1,176 profiles overall and -1,400 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #408 Trades (477), #407 CEC (509).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #403 | March 16, 2026 | 362 | 742 |
| #399 | March 2, 2026 | 264 | 710 |
| #395 | February 16, 2026 | 279 | 789 |
| #393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 |
| #391 | January 20, 2026 | 681 | 746 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #406?+
802. IRCC invited 356 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on March 30, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 802.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #406?+
February 12, 2026 at 03:54:03 UTC. Candidates with exactly 802 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #406?+
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.