Express Entry Draw #389 on January 5, 2026 Issues 574 ITAs With CRS Cut-Off 711
On January 05, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 574 invitations in the Express Entry draw. The minimum CRS score was 711. This draw is program-specific. Only candidates who were nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program are invited.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
The Provincial Nominee Program allows Canada’s provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate skilled workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the local economy.
If you receive a provincial nomination, you get an additional CRS points in the Express Entry system, significantly boosting your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Key Highlights of Express Entry Draw #389
This draw targeted only candidates who already held a provincial nomination, which automatically adds 600 CRS points to their Express Entry profile.
Draw summary details:
| Draw Feature | Information |
| Draw number | 389 |
| Draw date | January 5, 2026 |
| Program targeted | Provincial Nominee Program |
| ITAs issued | 574 |
| CRS cut-off | 711 |
| Tie-breaking rule | October 6, 2025 at 01:54:31 UTC |
If more than one candidate had the minimum CRS score, only those who submitted their Express Entry profiles before the tie-breaking date received invitations.
Comparison with Previous PNP-Specific Draw
In the previous PNP-specific Express Entry Draw #386, which was held on December 15, 2025, 399 ITAs were granted to PNP candidates who had a minimum CRS score of 731. This draw is more promising compared to the previous PNP round as more candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs) this round and the CRS score dropped significantly as well signalling an optimistic sign for current and future candidates in the pool.
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