Express Entry Draw October 26, 2026 Issues 792 New ITAs At CRS 761

Express Entry Draw results for October 26, 2026 show that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 792 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a Provincial Nominee Program round.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was 761, according to IRCC’s official results for draw number 451.

The round took place at 10:38:23 UTC on October 26, 2026, and was limited to candidates eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program round.

Express Entry Draw 451 results

Draw detail	Result
Draw number	451
Round type	Provincial Nominee Program
Date and time	October 26, 2026 at 10:38:23 UTC
Invitations issued	792
Lowest CRS score invited	761
Tie-breaking date and time	April 3, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC

The 792 invitations were issued to the highest-ranking eligible candidates in this program-specific round, subject to the round’s instructions and the candidates’ continued eligibility.

CRS cutoff falls from the previous PNP round

The October 26 Express Entry Draw had a lower CRS cutoff than the previous Provincial Nominee Program round.

IRCC issued 752 invitations in draw 448 on October 13, 2026, with a minimum CRS score of 772.

Compared with that round, draw 451 issued 40 more invitations and recorded an 11-point decrease in the CRS cutoff.

PNP draw	Date	Invitations	CRS cutoff
Draw 451	October 26, 2026	792	761
Draw 448	October 13, 2026	752	772
Draw 445	September 28, 2026	733	725
Draw 442	September 14, 2026	576	734

The results of this Express Entry Draw should not be treated as a guaranteed forecast for the next draw.

IRCC decides the type of round, the number of candidates to invite and the ranking threshold for each round.

Why Provincial Nominee Program draws have high CRS cutoffs

A Provincial Nominee Program nomination provides 600 additional CRS points to an eligible Express Entry candidate.

Those points are listed under the additional-points portion of the CRS and can substantially increase a candidate’s ranking in the Express Entry pool.

Because PNP-specific rounds focus on candidates eligible for a provincial or territorial nomination, the CRS threshold can be much higher than thresholds recorded in some other program-specific or category-based rounds.

The nomination does not replace the requirement to qualify for an Express Entry-managed program.

Applicants must still meet the relevant eligibility requirements and provide accurate supporting information in their permanent residence application.

How the October 26 tie-breaking rule worked

IRCC published April 3, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC as the tie-breaking date and time for draw 451.

The tie-breaking rule applies when more than one candidate has the lowest CRS score invited in the round.

In practical terms, candidates with a CRS score of 761 whose Express Entry profiles were submitted before the published date and time were ranked ahead of otherwise similar candidates who submitted their profiles later.

The tie-breaking date is not an additional CRS requirement. It is used to determine the final ranking when the number of eligible candidates at the cutoff score exceeds the remaining number of invitations.

What invited candidates should do next

Invited candidates should review the message in their IRCC secure account and confirm which permanent residence program appears in the invitation.

An invitation to apply is valid for 60 days only.

Applicants should begin collecting documents immediately, including identity documents, civil-status records, police certificates where required, language-test results and evidence supporting their education and work history.

Applicants must also ensure that the information in their permanent residence application remains consistent with the information used to create their Express Entry profile.

If a candidate’s circumstances have changed, the candidate should recalculate the CRS score before submitting the application.

Examples of changes that may affect the score include an expired language test, a change in marital status, a change in work status or the loss of a provincial nomination.

IRCC states that an application may be refused if the candidate’s recalculated score falls below the cutoff and the application is submitted anyway.

What the draw means for Express Entry candidates

The October 26 Express Entry Draw confirms that IRCC continues to use Provincial Nominee Program-specific rounds as one route for inviting candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

It also shows that the number of invitations and the CRS cutoff can change considerably from one PNP round to another.

For candidates without a nomination, this draw does not create a separate invitation pathway unless they become eligible for a provincial or territorial nomination and meet the requirements of an Express Entry-managed program.

Provincial nomination requirements are established by the individual provinces and territories, so candidates should review the official criteria for the jurisdiction and stream that may apply to them.

Receiving an invitation is not the same as receiving permanent residence.

After an application is submitted, IRCC must assess the application and determine whether the applicant meets all applicable requirements.

Express Entry Draw 451 at a glance

• IRCC issued 792 invitations.
• The round was limited to the Provincial Nominee Program.
• The CRS cutoff was 761.
• The draw was held on October 26, 2026.
• The tie-breaking date and time was April 3, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC.
• The invitation-to-apply period is 60 days.

IRCC’s official Express Entry records remain the authoritative source for the results of draw 451 and any later changes to the published information.

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Fact-Checked: Draw 451 details, prior-round comparisons and Express Entry process information were checked against current IRCC pages and the official IRCC Express Entry data file on October 26, 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information and does not replace advice from IRCC or a qualified Canadian immigration professional.