IRCC issued 442 invitations in Express Entry Draw 435 on August 17, 2026, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The CRS cut-off was 760, 8 points lower than the previous draw in the same category.
Express Entry Draw 435 results
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 435 |
| Draw date | August 17, 2026 |
| Draw type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 442 |
| Minimum CRS score | 760 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 07, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC |
Recent Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draws
The table below compares this round with recent official IRCC draws in the same category.
| Date | Draw | Invitations | CRS | CRS change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 435 | 442 | 760 | -8 |
| August 4, 2026 | 431 | 507 | 768 | +24 |
| July 20, 2026 | 427 | 511 | 744 | +36 |
| July 6, 2026 | 423 | 534 | 708 | -22 |
| June 22, 2026 | 419 | 955 | 730 | -75 |
| May 25, 2026 | 416 | 334 | 805 | — |
Analysis: What Express Entry Draw 435 shows
The lower CRS cut-off in Draw 435 shows that the recent threshold for Provincial Nominee Program candidates moved downward compared with the previous same-category round. A single decline, however, is not enough to establish a continuing trend.
A CRS score of 760 therefore describes the threshold for this specific Provincial Nominee Program round. Future results can differ because the eligible candidate pool, category selection, timing and invitation volume can all vary between rounds.
Conclusion
Express Entry Draw 435 places the latest observed Provincial Nominee Program threshold at CRS 760. Candidates should treat that score as a record of this round, not as a guaranteed or predicted cut-off for a future Express Entry draw.
Useful Express Entry resources
For a broader view of recent invitation rounds, see our Latest Express Entry Draws table. To estimate your current ranking score, use the Express Entry CRS Calculator.
Source: Official IRCC announcement