IRCC held Express Entry draw #448 on October 13, 2026 — a Provincial Nominee Program-only round.
The numbers:
– Invitations to apply: 752
– Minimum CRS score: 772
– The cut-off rose 47 points from the September 28 PNP draw (725), while invitations increased by 19
PNP-only draws always carry high cut-offs because a provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to a profile — it remains the single strongest boost in the Express Entry pool. If your CRS is out of reach in general rounds, a PNP nomination can change the math entirely.
Already have a nomination linked to your Express Entry profile? Check your account — an invitation may be waiting. Contact ImmiQuest to map your PNP options.
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