Express Entry draw #438
Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 31, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #438 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on August 31, 2026. IRCC issued 562 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 697, 63 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#435).
CRS cut-off
697
-63 vs previous PNP draw (#435)
Invitations
562
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #438 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 562 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 697 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 12th, 2026 at 04:32:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 697, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 12th, 2026 at 04:32:26 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of August 30, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 559 | |
| 501-600 | 19,542 | |
| 451-500 | 74,105 | |
| 491-500 | 12,952 | |
| 481-490 | 13,273 | |
| 471-480 | 16,981 | |
| 461-470 | 16,099 | |
| 451-460 | 14,800 | |
| 401-450 | 60,413 | |
| 441-450 | 13,463 | |
| 431-440 | 13,233 | |
| 421-430 | 11,811 | |
| 411-420 | 11,183 | |
| 401-410 | 10,723 | |
| 351-400 | 46,824 | |
| 301-350 | 17,495 | |
| 0-300 | 7,735 | |
| Total | 226,673 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 697 was the lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#435, August 17, 2026): cut-off -63, invitations 442 → 562.
- Between the pool snapshots of August 16, 2026 and August 30, 2026, the pool changed by -186 profiles overall and +1,005 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #441 Healthcare (475), #440 Physicians (198), #439 CEC (521).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
| #431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
| #427 | July 20, 2026 | 511 | 744 |
| #423 | July 6, 2026 | 534 | 708 |
| #419 | June 22, 2026 | 955 | 730 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #438?+
697. IRCC invited 562 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on August 31, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 697.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #438?+
April 12th, 2026 at 04:32:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 697 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #438?+
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.