Canada has held its first Express Entry draw of July 2026, inviting 534 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence.

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Written By Ann Arbour Consultants Inc.
Jul 08, 2026

📌 Key Highlights:
✅ 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued.
✅ The draw was Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific.
✅ The minimum CRS score was 708, the lowest PNP cut-off score seen this year.
✅ A provincial nomination continues to provide 600 additional CRS points, making it one of the strongest pathways to receiving an Invitation to Apply.

If you're looking to improve your chances of Canadian permanent residence, now is the perfect time to review your eligibility for both Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

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