IRCC Express Entry held round 442 on September 14, 2026, under the Provincial Nominee Program. The PNP Express Entry draw issued 576 invitations to apply, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 734.
Express Entry Draw 442 results
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw number | 442 |
| Draw date | September 14, 2026 |
| Draw type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 576 |
| Minimum CRS score | 734 |
| Tie-breaking rule | August 29, 2026 at 21:39:50 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 | ITAs | CRS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 442 | 576 | 734 | +37 |
| August 31, 2026 | 438 | 562 | 697 | -63 |
| 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 | — |
Analysis: What Express Entry Draw 442 shows
The higher CRS cut-off in Draw 442 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 734 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 442 places the latest observed Provincial Nominee Program threshold at CRS 734. 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: IRCC Express Entry