IRCC issued 507 invitations in Express Entry Draw 431 on August 4, 2026, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The CRS cut-off was 768, 24 points higher than the previous draw in the same category.
Express Entry Draw 431 results
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 431 |
| Draw date | August 4, 2026 |
| Draw type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 507 |
| Minimum CRS score | 768 |
| Tie-breaking rule | May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 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 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 | +7 |
| May 11, 2026 | 415 | 380 | 798 | — |
Analysis: What Express Entry Draw 431 shows
The higher CRS cut-off in Draw 431 shows that the recent threshold for Provincial Nominee Program candidates moved upward compared with the previous same-category round. One increase should not be treated as evidence that future cut-offs will continue rising.
A CRS score of 768 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 431 places the latest observed Provincial Nominee Program threshold at CRS 768. 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