Express Entry draw #445
Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 28, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #445 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on September 28, 2026. IRCC issued 733 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 725, 9 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#442).
CRS cut-off
725
-9 vs previous PNP draw (#442)
Invitations
733
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #445 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 733 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 725 |
| Tie-breaking rule | September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 725, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of September 27, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 728 | |
| 501-600 | 21,070 | |
| 451-500 | 73,131 | |
| 491-500 | 12,745 | |
| 481-490 | 12,817 | |
| 471-480 | 16,465 | |
| 461-470 | 16,257 | |
| 451-460 | 14,847 | |
| 401-450 | 62,611 | |
| 441-450 | 13,677 | |
| 431-440 | 13,419 | |
| 421-430 | 12,173 | |
| 411-420 | 11,888 | |
| 401-410 | 11,454 | |
| 351-400 | 47,298 | |
| 301-350 | 17,359 | |
| 0-300 | 7,707 | |
| Total | 229,904 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 725 was the 5th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#442, September 14, 2026): cut-off -9, invitations 576 → 733.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026, the pool changed by +3,111 profiles overall and +440 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #447 Trades (476), #446 CEC (518).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #442 | September 14, 2026 | 576 | 734 |
| #438 | August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 |
| #435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
| #431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
| #427 | July 20, 2026 | 511 | 744 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #445?+
725. IRCC invited 733 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on September 28, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 725.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #445?+
September 17, 2026 at 01:36:17 UTC. Candidates with exactly 725 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #445?+
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.