Official result of round #435

IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program-specific Express Entry round on August 17, 2026 at 12:33:42 UTC. The department issued 442 invitations to apply for permanent residence, and the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited was 760.

The tie-breaking rule was August 7, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC. If more than one eligible candidate had a CRS score of 760, only candidates who submitted their Express Entry profile before that date and time were invited.

Why the CRS cut-off is high in a PNP round

A provincial or territorial nomination gives an Express Entry candidate 600 additional CRS points. For that reason, PNP-specific rounds normally have much higher cut-offs than Canadian Experience Class or category-based rounds.

The published score should not be compared directly with a non-PNP cut-off. A candidate needed both a qualifying provincial nomination linked to Express Entry and a ranking high enough within the PNP group selected in this round.

What invited candidates should do next

  • Open the invitation in the IRCC account and confirm the program and deadline shown in the personalized document checklist.
  • Confirm that the provincial nomination remains valid and that the facts supporting it have not changed.
  • Review the Express Entry profile for accuracy before submitting the permanent-residence application.
  • Collect police certificates, medical information, civil-status documents, proof of work history and any province-specific evidence early.
  • Do not let a work or study permit expire while preparing the PR application; temporary status and permanent residence are separate processes.

For candidates who were not invited

This was not a general round. Candidates without a provincial nomination were not eligible for selection in round #435, regardless of their CRS score.

A past invitation count or cut-off does not predict the next round. Candidates should keep language results, passport details, work history and provincial-program information current and assess whether a federal category or provincial pathway fits their circumstances.

General information only

This article is not legal advice. Immigration rules and program instructions can change, and the result depends on the facts of each case.