Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 264 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
For Pakistani candidates exploring Canadian immigration, this is a key opportunity to secure permanent residency faster, especially if you have relevant skills, experience, or provincial support.
🔹 Eligibility for This Draw
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed:
- Minimum CRS score:710
- Profile creation date:Before 6:02 p.m. UTC on August 7, 2025
Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, giving almost a guaranteed ITA.
🔹 Express Entry Draws So Far in 2026
Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-off | ITAs Issued |
Mar 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
Feb 20 | Healthcare & Social Services | 467 | 4,000 |
Feb 19 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 169 | 391 |
Feb 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
Feb 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
Feb 6 | French-Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
Feb 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
Jan 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
Jan 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
Jan 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
Jan 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
This draw is the fifth PNP draw and the eleventh Express Entry selection of 2026.
🔹 Key Trends for Pakistani Applicants
- Provincial nominations are the fastest routeto an ITA.
- Candidates with Canadian work experience or PNP supportare prioritized.
- CRS scores above 700are highly competitive, making provincial nominations essential for Pakistani candidates without Canadian experience.
Draws by Type in 2026
Draw Type | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program | 5 |
Canadian Experience Class | 3 |
French-Language Proficiency | 1 |
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
Healthcare & Social Services | 1 |
ITAs Issued in 2026 (So Far)
Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
Canadian Experience Class | 20,000 |
French-Language Proficiency | 8,500 |
Healthcare & Social Services | 4,000 |
Provincial Nominee Program | 1,798 |
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 391 |
🔹 How Pakistanis Can Benefit
- Explore provincial nomination programs– provinces like Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba actively recruit skilled workers from Pakistan.
- Boost your CRS score– additional points for education, language proficiency, and work experience improve chances.
- Consult experts– guidance from WAC Consultants can help you navigate eligibility, documentation, and nomination strategies.
PNP draws remain the fastest and most secure pathway for Pakistani candidates looking to move to Canada.
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