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Express Entry draw #451 on 26 October 2026 invited 792 candidates to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 761.
IRCC ran the round for Provincial Nominee Program. Candidates at exactly 761 were separated by the tie-breaking rule: the cut-off was the profile submitted before April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC.
Draw #451 at a glance
| Round number | 451 |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Round type | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Programs covered | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 792 |
| Lowest CRS score invited | 761 |
| Tie-breaking rule | Profile submitted before April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC |
Why provincial rounds score so high
This round reached only candidates holding a provincial or territorial nomination. A nomination adds substantial CRS points to a profile, which is why cuts in Provincial Nominee Program rounds sit hundreds of points above the general rounds — the candidates being ranked have already been boosted into that band.
It follows that the cut-off is not a target a candidate can reach through language tests and work experience alone. The route into a PNP round is a nomination from a province, and the province sets its own stream criteria, occupation lists and allocation for the year. IRCC continues to invite nominated candidates through both PNP-specific rounds and general rounds.
Against the previous Provincial Nominee Program round
| Round | Date | CRS cut-off | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #448 | 13 October 2026 | 772 | 752 |
| #451 | 26 October 2026 | 761 | 792 |
The cut-off is 11 points lower than #448. Invitations rose by 40.
A larger round and a lower cut-off is the textbook relationship — more invitations reach further down the ranking.
What the cut-off does not tell you
A cut-off is the lowest score invited in one round. It is not a threshold for the program, a forecast, or a target. It moves with round size, the category being invited and the composition of the pool on the day. A score that was sufficient in this round may not be sufficient in the next one, even of the same type.
Before the next round
- Check that your profile is still active and has not expired — an expired profile cannot be invited, whatever your score.
- Confirm your language test and educational credential assessment are still valid on the date of the round.
- Update your profile if you have new language results or additional qualifying work experience; the score used is the one in the profile when the round runs.
- Read the ministerial instruction for the round you are hoping to be reached by — it sets the eligibility, and it can change between rounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many invitations were issued in draw #451?
792.
What was the CRS cut-off in draw #451?
761. Candidates at exactly 761 needed a profile submitted before April 03, 2026 at 18:00:26 UTC to be invited.
Does this round change the rules?
No. A round applies the instructions already in force when it is published. It does not create new eligibility criteria or change the CRS grid.
Official sources
- Ministerial instruction for round #451 — the official record for this round.
- Express Entry rounds of invitations — the full historical database.
- IRCC: provincial nominee programs — current eligibility requirements.
Figures are taken from IRCC’s published record for round #451 and checked against that record. CRSPoint is independent of IRCC and the Government of Canada, and this article is general information, not advice on any individual file.
