Express Entry Draw #391 | 681 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw
On January 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 681 invitations in the Express Entry draw. The minimum CRS score was 746. 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.
Full Details of Express Entry Draw #391
- Here are the confirmed details from the January 20 round:
- Program: Provincial Nominee Program
- Draw date: January 20, 2026
- Invitations issued: 681
- CRS cut-off score: 746
- Tie-breaking rule: November 19, 2025 at 04:09:11 UTC
This draw continues a clear pattern seen in late 2025 and early 2026, where targeted PNP rounds play a central role in Express Entry invitations.
Spotlight on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates
Marking the second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026, this PNP specific draw issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to 681 candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746.
Ready to Apply for Canada PR Visa? Let Expressway Immigration Help You Succeed!
At Expressway Immigration, our licensed experts help you to assess eligibility, enhance your CRS profile, and choose the best program, whether through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program. Contact Expressway Immigration today to explore your immigration options and take your next step toward becoming a permanent resident of Canada!
How Expressway Immigration™ Can Help
Express Entry is designed to be transparent, but the reality is that competition is fierce, rules shift quickly, and even small mistakes in an application can lead to rejection. This is where Our licensed RCIC consultants can make all the difference.
Our Services Include:
- Profile assessment: to calculate your CRS and recommend improvements.
- Program strategy: to help you choose between Express Entry, PNP, or other immigration streams.
- Strategy development: Crafting a roadmap to boost your CRS and align with future draw eligibility.
- Document preparation: Ensuring your work experience, credentials, language tests and other evidence are ready.
- Application support: to ensure accurate documentation and error-free submission.
- Submission guidance: Helping you prepare for ITA receipt, application timing, and compliance with IRCC requirements.
- Next Express Entry Draw guidance: so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
Looking to move to Canada?
Book a free consultation and start your Canada Immigration process now !
Call : +91-8939263766 |+91-9566507734
Follow us:
