Express Entry draw #431
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 4, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #431 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 4, 2026. IRCC issued 507 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 768, 24 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#427).
CRS cut-off
768
+24 vs previous PNP draw (#427)
Invitations
507
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #431 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 4, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 507 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 768 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 768, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 3, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 500 | |
| 501-600 | 19,705 | |
| 451-500 | 73,099 | |
| 491-500 | 12,939 | |
| 481-490 | 12,890 | |
| 471-480 | 16,368 | |
| 461-470 | 16,057 | |
| 451-460 | 14,845 | |
| 401-450 | 60,905 | |
| 441-450 | 13,595 | |
| 431-440 | 13,267 | |
| 421-430 | 11,942 | |
| 411-420 | 11,326 | |
| 401-410 | 10,775 | |
| 351-400 | 50,107 | |
| 301-350 | 17,101 | |
| 0-300 | 7,683 | |
| Total | 229,100 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 768 was the 14th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#427, July 20, 2026): cut-off +24, invitations 511 → 507.
- Between the pool snapshots of July 19, 2026 and August 3, 2026, the pool changed by -2,433 profiles overall and +1,561 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #434 Transport (470), #433 French (391), #432 CEC (516).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #427 | July 20, 2026 | 511 | 744 |
| #423 | July 6, 2026 | 534 | 708 |
| #419 | June 22, 2026 | 955 | 730 |
| #416 | May 25, 2026 | 334 | 805 |
| #415 | May 11, 2026 | 380 | 798 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #431?+
768. IRCC invited 507 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 4, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 768.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #431?+
May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC. Candidates with exactly 768 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #431?+
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.