Draw #415

Express Entry draw #415 was held on May 11, 2026, issuing 380 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee category with a minimum CRS score of 798.

The CRS cutoff rose 3 points from the previous Provincial Nominee draw, indicating higher competition among candidates in this category.

A cutoff of 798 is on the higher end for Provincial Nominee draws, meaning invited candidates needed strong profiles across age, education, language, and work experience.

Provincial Nominee Program draws are for candidates who already hold a provincial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points.

Candidates below this cutoff should consider strategies like improving language scores, obtaining a provincial nomination, or gaining Canadian work experience to close the gap.