Express Entry draw #416
Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 25, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #416 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on May 25, 2026. IRCC issued 334 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 805, 7 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#415).
CRS cut-off
805
+7 vs previous PNP draw (#415)
Invitations
334
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #416 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 334 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 805 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 16, 2025 at 18:16:33 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 805, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before October 16, 2025 at 18:16:33 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of May 10, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 372 | |
| 501-600 | 15,659 | |
| 451-500 | 74,300 | |
| 491-500 | 13,325 | |
| 481-490 | 13,109 | |
| 471-480 | 16,598 | |
| 461-470 | 16,160 | |
| 451-460 | 15,108 | |
| 401-450 | 64,614 | |
| 441-450 | 14,247 | |
| 431-440 | 14,171 | |
| 421-430 | 12,709 | |
| 411-420 | 12,096 | |
| 401-410 | 11,391 | |
| 351-400 | 52,286 | |
| 301-350 | 18,247 | |
| 0-300 | 8,292 | |
| Total | 233,770 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 805 was the highest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#415, May 11, 2026): cut-off +7, invitations 380 → 334.
- Between the pool snapshots of April 26, 2026 and May 10, 2026, the pool changed by -682 profiles overall and +1,699 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #418 French (409), #417 CEC (518).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #415 | May 11, 2026 | 380 | 798 |
| #412 | April 27, 2026 | 473 | 795 |
| #409 | April 13, 2026 | 324 | 786 |
| #406 | March 30, 2026 | 356 | 802 |
| #403 | March 16, 2026 | 362 | 742 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #416?+
805. IRCC invited 334 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on May 25, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 805.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #416?+
October 16, 2025 at 18:16:33 UTC. Candidates with exactly 805 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #416?+
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.