Express Entry draw #409
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 13, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #409 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 13, 2026. IRCC issued 324 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 786, 16 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#406).
CRS cut-off
786
-16 vs previous PNP draw (#406)
Invitations
324
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #409 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 13, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 324 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 786 |
| Tie-breaking rule | November 19, 2025 at 18:53:59 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 786, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before November 19, 2025 at 18:53:59 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 786 was the 16th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#406, March 30, 2026): cut-off -16, invitations 356 → 324.
- 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: #411 French (419), #410 CEC (515).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #406 | March 30, 2026 | 356 | 802 |
| #403 | March 16, 2026 | 362 | 742 |
| #399 | March 2, 2026 | 264 | 710 |
| #395 | February 16, 2026 | 279 | 789 |
| #393 | February 3, 2026 | 423 | 749 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #409?+
786. IRCC invited 324 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 13, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 786.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #409?+
November 19, 2025 at 18:53:59 UTC. Candidates with exactly 786 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #409?+
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.