Express Entry Draw 442: CRS 734, 576 ITAs

Category: Provincial Nominee Program

Date: September 14, 2026

CRS Cutoff: 734

Invitations Issued: 576

Source: View Official IRCC Announcement

Tie-breaking rule: August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 UTC

The current Express Entry draw occurred on September 14, 2026, with a draw number of 442. This draw utilized the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 734, with a total of 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued.

Between the current draw and the previous draw on September 3, 2026, which had a CRS score of 198, there is a difference of 536 CRS points. The September 3 draw issued 229 ITAs, resulting in a difference of 347 ITAs between the two draws, with the September 14 draw issuing significantly more ITAs.

Comparing the current draw to the draw on September 1, 2026, the CRS score difference is 213 points, as the September 1 draw had a score of 521. The number of ITAs issued in the September 1 draw was 2000, resulting in a difference of 1424 ITAs, with the current draw significantly lowering the number of ITAs issued.

In reference to the draw on August 31, 2026, which had a CRS score of 697, the current draw represents an increase of 37 CRS points. The August 31 draw issued 562 ITAs, resulting in a difference of 14 ITAs between the two draws. The current draw’s ITA count remains virtually comparable to the preceding August 31 draw.

The CRS score is determined based on various factors, including age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. It ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool and selects individuals for permanent residency in Canada through periodic draws. ITAs are invitations issued to candidates with scores above the minimum cutoff established in each draw, allowing them to apply for permanent residency in Canada. For further information, individuals can visit the [CRS Calculator Page] or consult the [Express Entry Guide] and [Provincial Nominee Program Overview].