Express Entry Draw #403 | 362 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

On March 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #403, targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this round, 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742.

Canada Express Entry Draw #403 : Key Highlights

The Canada Express Entry draw March 16 2026 focused exclusively on candidates who had already received a provincial nomination.

Here are the main details from the draw:

Draw Detail	Information
Program	Provincial Nominee Program
Date	March 16, 2026
Invitations Issued	362
CRS Score Cutoff	742
Tie Breaking Rule	October 5, 2025

Candidates who received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) must now submit a complete application for permanent residence within 60 days.

Express Entry Draw Trends in 2026

Draw type	Number of draws
Provincial Nominee Program	6
Canadian Experience Class	4
French-Language proficiency	2
Physicians with Canadian work experience	1
Healthcare and social services	1
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	1

This targeted approach allows Canada to select candidates who meet specific labour market needs while supporting long-term economic growth.

Express Entry Pool Trends Before the Canada Express Entry Draw March 16 2026

The Express Entry pool remains competitive, with over 231,000 candidates as of March 15, 2026.

CRS Score Distribution Snapshot

CRS Score Range	Number of Candidates
601 to 1200	360
501 to 600	13,039
451 to 500	72,558
401 to 450	64,638
351 to 400	53,565
301 to 350	18,903
0 to 300	8,299
Total	231,362

The largest group of candidates falls within the 451 to 500 range.

What Happens After Receiving an ITA

Candidates invited in Express Entry Draw #403 now have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. This stage includes:

Uploading all supporting documentation
Completing medical examinations
Providing police clearance certificates
Paying required government processing fees

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