Express Entry draw #451
Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 26, 2026.
Quick answer
Express Entry draw #451 was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 26, 2026. IRCC issued 792 invitations to apply, and the lowest CRS score invited was 761, 11 points lower than the previous PNP draw (#448).
CRS cut-off
761
-11 vs previous PNP draw (#448)
Invitations
792
Draw type
PNP
| Round | #451 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 26, 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 792 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 761 |
| Tie-breaking rule | April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the lowest score of 761, only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC were invited.
CRS score distribution of the pool
Profiles in the Express Entry pool as of October 25, 2026. This snapshot covers all candidates, not only those eligible for this round.
| CRS range | Profiles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 787 | |
| 501-600 | 20,535 | |
| 451-500 | 71,112 | |
| 491-500 | 12,162 | |
| 481-490 | 12,342 | |
| 471-480 | 16,330 | |
| 461-470 | 15,803 | |
| 451-460 | 14,475 | |
| 401-450 | 63,505 | |
| 441-450 | 13,159 | |
| 431-440 | 13,155 | |
| 421-430 | 12,768 | |
| 411-420 | 12,543 | |
| 401-410 | 11,880 | |
| 351-400 | 47,911 | |
| 301-350 | 17,247 | |
| 0-300 | 7,627 | |
| Total | 228,724 |
How this round compares
- Its cut-off of 761 was the 13th lowest of 21 PNP draws in 2026 (average 754).
- Compared with the previous PNP draw (#448, October 13, 2026): cut-off -11, invitations 752 → 792.
- Between the pool snapshots of October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026, the pool changed by -732 profiles overall and -1,065 profiles above 500 points.
- Other rounds within four days: #453 Transport (477), #452 French (407).
Previous PNP draws
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| #448 | October 13, 2026 | 752 | 772 |
| #445 | September 28, 2026 | 733 | 725 |
| #442 | September 14, 2026 | 576 | 734 |
| #438 | August 31, 2026 | 562 | 697 |
| #435 | August 17, 2026 | 442 | 760 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the CRS cut-off for Express Entry draw #451?+
761. IRCC invited 792 candidates in this Provincial Nominee Program round on October 26, 2026; everyone invited had a CRS score of at least 761.
What was the tie-breaking rule in draw #451?+
April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC. Candidates with exactly 761 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before that date and time.
Who could be invited in draw #451?+
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.