Canada Express Entry PNP Draw Issues 534 Invitations with CRS Cut-off of 708

IRCC held a PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on July 6, 2026, issuing 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 708 — the lowest PNP cut-off of 2026 and the largest PNP round by invite count this year. Provincial nominees receive a 600-point CRS bonus, meaning a base score of just ~108 was sufficient to qualify, making this draw highly accessible. Compared to the previous PNP draws (CRS 798 on May 11 and 805 on May 25), this represents a drop of 97 points — a significant shift that opens the door to a much wider pool of nominees. Candidates have 60 days from receiving an ITA to submit a complete permanent residence application to IRCC.

What this means for applicants: If you hold a provincial nomination and have an active Express Entry profile, this is the most accessible PNP draw of 2026. Ensure your profile is fully updated and documents are ready to submit without delay