Express Entry draw #423
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 6, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #423 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 6, 2026. IRCC issued 534 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 708, 22 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#419).
CRS cut-off
708
-22 vs previous PNP draw (#419)
Invitations
534
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #423 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 534 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 708 |
| Tie-breaking rule | June 4, 2026 at 14:49:51 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 708, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before June 4, 2026 at 14:49:51 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 5, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 525 | |
| 501-600 | 18,611 | |
| 451-500 | 73,691 | |
| 491-500 | 13,061 | |
| 481-490 | 12,555 | |
| 471-480 | 16,198 | |
| 461-470 | 16,499 | |
| 451-460 | 15,378 | |
| 401-450 | 65,818 | |
| 441-450 | 14,294 | |
| 431-440 | 14,127 | |
| 421-430 | 12,870 | |
| 411-420 | 12,383 | |
| 401-410 | 12,144 | |
| 351-400 | 51,096 | |
| 301-350 | 17,513 | |
| 0-300 | 7,873 | |
| Total | 235,127 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 708 was the 2nd lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#419, June 22, 2026): cut-off -22, invitations 955 → 534.
- Between the pool snapshots of June 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026, the pool changed by -4,518 profiles overall and -1,817 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #426 Senior managers (392), #425 French (420), #424 CEC (517).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #419 | June 22, 2026 | 955 | 730 |
| #416 | May 25, 2026 | 334 | 805 |
| #415 | May 11, 2026 | 380 | 798 |
| #412 | April 27, 2026 | 473 | 795 |
| #409 | April 13, 2026 | 324 | 786 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #423?+
708. IRCC invited 534 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 6, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 708.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #423?+
June 4, 2026 at 14:49:51 UTC. Candidates with exactly 708 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #423?+
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.