Express Entry draw #412
Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 27, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #412 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on April 27, 2026. IRCC issued 473 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 795, 9 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#409).
CRS cut-off
795
+9 vs previous PNP draw (#409)
Invitations
473
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #412 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 27, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 473 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 795 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 13, 2026 at 23:10:05 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 795, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 13, 2026 at 23:10:05 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of April 26, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 472 | |
| 501-600 | 13,860 | |
| 451-500 | 73,659 | |
| 491-500 | 13,209 | |
| 481-490 | 12,815 | |
| 471-480 | 16,487 | |
| 461-470 | 15,973 | |
| 451-460 | 15,175 | |
| 401-450 | 66,515 | |
| 441-450 | 14,305 | |
| 431-440 | 14,456 | |
| 421-430 | 12,613 | |
| 411-420 | 12,956 | |
| 401-410 | 12,185 | |
| 351-400 | 52,874 | |
| 301-350 | 18,733 | |
| 0-300 | 8,339 | |
| Total | 234,452 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 795 was the 18th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#409, April 13, 2026): cut-off +9, invitations 324 → 473.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 12, 2026 and April 26, 2026, the pool changed by +897 profiles overall and +397 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #414 French (400), #413 CEC (514).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #409 | April 13, 2026 | 324 | 786 |
| #406 | March 30, 2026 | 356 | 802 |
| #403 | March 16, 2026 | 362 | 742 |
| #399 | March 2, 2026 | 264 | 710 |
| #395 | February 16, 2026 | 279 | 789 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #412?+
795. IRCC invited 473 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on April 27, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 795.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #412?+
April 13, 2026 at 23:10:05 UTC. Candidates with exactly 795 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #412?+
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.