Express Entry draw #448: 752 Provincial Nominee Program invitations at CRS 772

October 13, 2026 · Updated October 17, 2026 · Quick CRS news desk

Express Entry draw #448 on October 13, 2026: IRCC invited 752 Provincial Nominee Program candidates with a minimum CRS score of 772.

Key takeaways

IRCC held Express Entry round #448 on October 13, 2026, a Provincial Nominee Program draw.
It sent 752 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
The minimum CRS score was 772, 47 points higher than the previous Provincial Nominee Program draw (#445 on September 28, 2026, cut-off 725).

What happened

On October 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 752 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a Provincial Nominee Program round. Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 772.

Round: #448
Draw type: Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations: 752
Minimum CRS score: 772
Eligible programs: Provincial Nominee Program

How it compares

The cut-off was 47 points higher than the previous Provincial Nominee Program draw (#445 on September 28, 2026, cut-off 725).

Tie-breaking rule

Candidates with exactly 772 points were invited only if they submitted their profile before July 15, 2026 at 13:57:33.

What this means for you

If your CRS score was 772 or higher and you qualified for this Provincial Nominee Program round, you should have received an invitation in your account. If not, compare your score with recent cut-offs for the draw types you qualify for. From November 3, 2026, IRCC adds points for Canadian experience and job offers in high-wage occupations, which can change where you stand.

How does this affect your score?

See your CRS score under today’s rules and from November 3, 2026, side by side.

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Questions and answers

What was the CRS cut-off in Express Entry draw #448?

The minimum CRS score was 772.

How many invitations were issued in draw #448?

IRCC issued 752 invitations to apply.

What type of draw was #448?

It was a Provincial Nominee Program round held on October 13, 2026.

Official sources

IRCC: Express Entry rounds of invitations · IRCC rounds of invitation

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