Express Entry draw #448
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 13, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #448 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 13, 2026. IRCC issued 752 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 772, 47 points higher than the previous PNP draw (#445).
CRS cut-off
772
+47 vs previous PNP draw (#445)
Invitations
752
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #448 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 752 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 772 |
| Tie-breaking rule | July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 772, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 12, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 749 | |
| 501-600 | 21,638 | |
| 451-500 | 71,612 | |
| 491-500 | 12,136 | |
| 481-490 | 12,184 | |
| 471-480 | 16,220 | |
| 461-470 | 16,221 | |
| 451-460 | 14,851 | |
| 401-450 | 63,528 | |
| 441-450 | 13,749 | |
| 431-440 | 13,474 | |
| 421-430 | 12,467 | |
| 411-420 | 12,201 | |
| 401-410 | 11,637 | |
| 351-400 | 47,167 | |
| 301-350 | 17,123 | |
| 0-300 | 7,639 | |
| Total | 229,456 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 772 was the 15th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#445, September 28, 2026): cut-off +47, invitations 733 → 752.
- Between the pool snapshots of September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026, the pool changed by -448 profiles overall and +589 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #450 French (435), #449 CEC (519).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #445 | September 28, 2026 | 733 | 725 |
| #442 | September 14, 2026 | 576 | 734 |
| #438 | August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 |
| #435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
| #431 | August 4, 2026 | 507 | 768 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #448?+
772. IRCC invited 752 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 13, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 772.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #448?+
July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33. Candidates with exactly 772 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #448?+
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.