Canada’s latest Express Entry draw issued 752 invitations to apply for permanent residence on October 13, 2026.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada targeted candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 772.
The selection was recorded at 10:25:58 on October 13 and was the second Express Entry draw of the month, according to the draw details supplied for publication.
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Express Entry draw results for October 13
| Category | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 752 |
| Minimum CRS score | 772 |
| Round number | 448 |
| Draw date and time | October 13, 2026 at 10:25:58 |
| Tie-breaking timestamp | July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 |
The October 13 result followed a Provincial Nominee Program draw on September 28 that issued 733 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 725.
That means the latest round issued 19 more invitations, while the minimum score increased by 47 points.
The change shows why invitation totals and CRS cutoffs do not necessarily move together.
The eligible pool can shift between rounds as new profiles are submitted, candidates improve their scores and provincial nominations are issued or accepted.
Why the CRS cutoff reached 772
A Provincial Nominee Program round is limited to Express Entry candidates who hold an eligible provincial or territorial nomination and also qualify under one of the federal Express Entry programs.
Those federal programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class.
Once a nomination is accepted through Express Entry, IRCC awards 600 additional CRS points.
The nomination points are separate from points based on factors such as age, education, language ability and work experience.
As a result, a PNP cutoff is not directly comparable with the threshold from a Canadian Experience Class or category-based draw.
Those rounds assess different groups of candidates under different selection conditions.
The 772 score applied only to the October 13 PNP round.
It was not a general CRS requirement for every person in the Express Entry pool.
How the tie-breaking rule worked
IRCC listed July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33 as the tie-breaking timestamp for this round.
The timestamp is used when multiple candidates have the same CRS score at the lower edge of the draw.
If the final invitations included candidates with a score of 772, profiles submitted before the listed time ranked ahead of profiles submitted later.
It does not add CRS points and does not create a second minimum score.
A candidate with a score of 772 who submitted a profile after the timestamp could remain in the pool but would not have been selected in this round if the draw limit had already been reached.
What invited candidates should do next
An invitation to apply is not the same as permanent residence.
Candidates must still prove that they meet the requirements of the program named in their invitation and satisfy medical, criminality, security and other admissibility checks.
IRCC generally gives invited candidates 60 calendar days to submit a complete permanent residence application online.
The exact deadline appears in the candidate’s account and should control the application timeline.
Applicants should begin checking and gathering documents immediately, including:
- passports and civil-status documents;
- language-test results;
- educational credential assessments and education records;
- employment reference letters;
- police certificates;
- medical examination information;
- proof of funds, where required; and
- provincial nomination records.
Applicants should also recalculate their CRS score if their circumstances have changed.
IRCC says candidates whose score falls below the cutoff should decline the invitation rather than submit an application that no longer meets the round’s requirements.
Changes can include an expired language test, the loss of a valid job offer or the withdrawal of a provincial nomination.
What candidates who were not invited should know
Candidates who were not selected may remain in the Express Entry pool if their profiles are still valid and they continue to qualify for an eligible program.
They should monitor their profile expiry date and update information only when the change is accurate and supported by evidence.
Possible improvements may include stronger language results, additional qualifying work experience, a completed Canadian credential or a valid provincial nomination.
A higher CRS score does not guarantee selection because IRCC determines the draw type, the number of invitations and the eligibility conditions for each round.
Candidates considering a provincial nomination should review the rules of the province or territory where they genuinely intend to live and work.
A nomination is not simply a way to add points; the provincial authority makes its own selection decision before IRCC assesses the federal permanent residence application.
IRCC does not guarantee the timing, category, CRS cutoff or invitation total for the next Express Entry draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations were issued in the October 13, 2026 Express Entry draw?
IRCC issued 752 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The minimum CRS score was 772.
What was the CRS cutoff for the October 13 PNP draw?
The cutoff was 772. It applied only to the October 13 Provincial Nominee Program round and was not a general Express Entry requirement.
What was the tie-breaking timestamp for Express Entry round 448?
The timestamp was July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33. It was used to rank candidates tied at the lowest invited CRS score.
How many CRS points does a provincial nomination add?
An accepted provincial or territorial nomination adds 600 CRS points to an eligible Express Entry profile.
How long do invited candidates have to apply for permanent residence?
Candidates generally have 60 calendar days to submit a complete application. The invitation in the IRCC account provides the controlling deadline.
Fact-Checked: Key eligibility, nomination-point and application-deadline rules were checked against official IRCC information, while the October 13 draw figures were reported from the supplied Immigration News Canada source.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information and is not a substitute for individualized immigration or legal advice.