Express Entry draw #427
Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 20, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #427 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on July 20, 2026. IRCC issued 511 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 744, 36 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#423).
CRS cut-off
744
+36 vs previous PNP draw (#423)
Invitations
511
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #427 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 511 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 744 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 26, 2026 at 18:11:36 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 744, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 26, 2026 at 18:11:36 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 19, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 511 | |
| 501-600 | 18,133 | |
| 451-500 | 72,579 | |
| 491-500 | 12,880 | |
| 481-490 | 12,615 | |
| 471-480 | 16,119 | |
| 461-470 | 16,086 | |
| 451-460 | 14,879 | |
| 401-450 | 63,877 | |
| 441-450 | 13,680 | |
| 431-440 | 13,437 | |
| 421-430 | 11,961 | |
| 411-420 | 12,460 | |
| 401-410 | 12,339 | |
| 351-400 | 51,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,490 | |
| 0-300 | 7,836 | |
| Total | 231,533 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 744 was the 9th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#423, July 6, 2026): cut-off +36, invitations 534 → 511.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 5, 2026 and July 19, 2026, the pool changed by -3,594 profiles overall and -492 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #430 Military (368), #429 French (399), #428 CEC (516).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #423 | July 6, 2026 | 534 | 708 |
| #419 | June 22, 2026 | 955 | 730 |
| #416 | May 25, 2026 | 334 | 805 |
| #415 | May 11, 2026 | 380 | 798 |
| #412 | April 27, 2026 | 473 | 795 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #427?+
744. IRCC invited 511 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on July 20, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 744.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #427?+
May 26, 2026 at 18:11:36 UTC. Candidates with exactly 744 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #427?+
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.